At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn to provide high-quality care and support for young children in a nursery setting.
- Company: Join Ark Start, a dynamic nursery committed to transforming children's lives through education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, ongoing training, and a focus on staff wellbeing.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to creating joyful nursery experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with children and a willingness to learn and grow.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 29000 £ per year.
About The Role
Purpose of post:
- To learn how to ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in their care.
- To learn how to ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted.
- To learn how to provide an enabling environment in which all children can play, learn and develop.
- To have the skill, creativity, commitment, energy and enthusiasm required to help young children grow and learn in a nursery environment.
Responsible to: the Nursery Manager
Main duties:
- To participate fully in your apprentice study.
- To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery.
- To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors.
- To learn how to follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure.
- To learn how to ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care.
- To develop your knowledge of working with families and parents/carers.
- Undertake required domestic jobs within the nursery as required.
- Participate fully in team meetings and training.
- Engage in training, read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures within the nursery.
- Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained.
- To learn how to safely and appropriately support children with intimate care when required.
- Ensure mealtimes are pleasant social experiences and feed back to parents on any issues.
- To provide cover when required.
- To undertake any other duties as determined by the management.
Benefits
- Ongoing Learning: We are committed to providing the best development for all our staff. We close the nurseries for five days each year to focus on staff training and ensure there is protected time for training and supervision each week for every adult. We work hard to ensure there are clear career progression routes.
- Annual leave: We are proud of our staff and want everyone to feel valued for playing their part. That’s why staff receive 25 days holiday each year, excluding bank holidays.
- Wellbeing: Staff wellbeing is incredibly important to us. We know that while incredibly rewarding, working in a nursery can be challenging. We therefore work hard to ensure all staff have the support and infrastructure they need to take care of their wellbeing.
- Part of a Network: Ark Start is part of Ark, a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. Ark operates a network of 39 schools across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth, and Hastings as well as a number of charitable ventures. Being part of a network means our staff get access to the opportunities, infrastructure, and support of a large organisation.
About Us
Our dedicated team work together to ensure that every child has a joyful, engaging, and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently. We are driven by our values in everything we do: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind and Keep Learning. Ark Start is at an exciting time in its evolution. We opened two nurseries in South London last year and aim to expand our reach over the coming years. As we expand, we are looking for Early Childhood Educator to join our founding team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for young children and with the skill, creativity, commitment, and energy to deliver excellent provision at Ark Start.
Diversity and inclusion
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.
Safeguarding statement
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
If you would like to hear more about this role or about Ark Start, please contact.
Early Years Educator Apprentice in London employer: ARK
Ark in Highgate is an exceptional employer that prioritises the development of its staff while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Employees benefit from ongoing professional growth opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Located in a vibrant community, Ark offers a rewarding environment where dedication and compassion are valued and encouraged.
