Modern Apprentice - Early Years (3) - ANG06068 in Monifieth

The Opportunity

Are you someone who loves being around young children, has loads of energy, and wants a job where every day feels meaningful? This Modern Apprenticeship in Early Years working for 195 days per school year (term-time) could be the perfect way to kick‑start your career. You’ll join a warm and supportive Early Learning & Childcare team where you’ll help children learn, play, explore, and grow. Each day you are likely to be engaging in fun and creative experiences which support children’s learning and development. It’s hands on, rewarding, and full of moments that genuinely make a difference.

You don’t need loads of experience — what matters most is your enthusiasm, kindness, and willingness to learn. We’re looking for someone who’s caring, curious, and interested to work with children and families. In return, you’ll earn while you learn, gaining real world experience and a nationally recognised qualification that can open doors in early years and beyond.

If you’re ready to build confidence, learn new skills, and be part of a team that supports you every step of the way, this could be the start of your future in childcare and education. These jobs are in Seaview Primary School, Monifieth, Ladyloan Primary School, Arbroath and Forfar Early Learning Centre, Forfar.

This job is temporary for up to 18 months from date of appointment. You will be asked to indicate on your application form which position/s you are applying for. Self selection interviews will be offered during the period 13th April - 15th May.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply for this opportunity if:

• You’re aged 16-24 or
• You’re aged 16-29 and you have a disability or are care experienced

Want to Chat about the Job First?

If you’d like an informal conversation before applying, please email ELC@angus.gov.uk.

Employment Checks/Registration

You’ll need to be a member of the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This is a mandatory Scottish vetting system for people working with children or protected adults, and it’s managed by Disclosure Scotland. We will arrange this as part of your recruitment if you are successful and meet the cost.

AND SSSC Registration - You will need to register with the Scottish Social Services Council but we will support you through these processes and meet the cost.

Helping You Feel Prepared for Interview

If you’re invited to interview, we’ll make the process fair, supportive and free of surprises and you can choose a date and time that suits you and the recruiting manager. Our aim is to help you feel calm, prepared and confident in showing your strengths. You’ll receive the interview questions in advance, along with example questions you may want to ask us. You will be asked these questions in a conversational way to help you share your experiences.

If you fall into any of the groups below and meet the essential criteria for the job we will give you an interview, but remember to tell us in your application:

• If you have a disability, are a recognised carer, are care experienced, or a care leaver up to aged 26 who has been in kinship care, foster care, residential or looked after at home,
• are ex-armed forces personnel,
• are a current apprentice with Angus Council or have completed a work placement through the Council’s DYW education service or (schools and lifelong service) or secondary school in current or last academic term.

Need Some Support?

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. To help everyone feel able to apply and perform at their best, if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, just let us know what would help you. This might include changes to the application, interview, assessments or how we communicate with you. We’re happy to discuss your needs confidentially. We’re happy to chat about working flexibly or working part time hours if you have some specific needs. We will always consider requests taking account of individual needs and the services requirements.

Working Together: Our Commitment Charter

Our Apprenticeship & Internship Charter outlines how we work together with respect, fairness and integrity. It sets out what you can expect from us—support, clear communication and meaningful learning—and what we ask from you in return, including curiosity, honesty and commitment to your development. These shared expectations help create a positive, inclusive environment where you can grow, learn and feel confident in your future.

About Angus Council

Please refer to the Applicant Guidance information pack when completing your application form. You may also find it helpful to review the Welcome to Angus information pack. For more information about working with Angus Council visit our website.