At a Glance
- Tasks: Support quality care and education for children in nursery and school settings.
- Company: Kent College Junior School, a nurturing and successful educational environment.
- Benefits: Free lunch, on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Join a diverse community committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with children and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 30394 - 37148 £ per year.
Kent College Junior School provides the perfect environment for children to learn and develop in exceptional surroundings with outstanding facilities. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will support quality care and education across nursery and school settings. You will help create a nurturing, engaging environment, support children's learning and development, and gain valuable hands-on experience working with a range of age groups.
WHY CHOOSE US
Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Junior School (from Nursery to Year 6) has some 200 children and is set on an idyllic 14-acre campus. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring, and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct. Children follow individualised programmes that recognise that all children flourish at different rates and in response to different challenges. The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
THE POSITION
This role is 33 hours per week, term-time only (35 weeks per year). We offer free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme and many more.
Safeguarding Statement
Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.
Early Years Apprentice employer: Kent College, Canterbury
Kent College, located in the historic city of Canterbury, is an exceptional employer that values its employees' growth and well-being. With a supportive work culture, competitive benefits such as private healthcare and salary sacrifice schemes, and a commitment to professional development, we empower our HR team to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the education sector while enjoying a fulfilling career.
