At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning through play and meaningful interactions in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Archway Nursery, part of the Storal community, dedicated to high-quality early years education.
- Benefits: Enhanced holidays, paid sick leave, childcare discounts, and wellness support.
- Other info: Enjoy a beautiful countryside setting with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Passion for child development, GCSE English and Maths or equivalent, and a commitment to learning.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 8 £ per hour.
Nursery: Archway Nursery School
Address: Hyde Farm, Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum DT11 8TX
Hours: Monday - Friday, 36 hours.
Salary: £8 per hour
Remarkable futures start here. For over 20 years, our beautiful farmhouse nursery—nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty—has been dedicated to supporting individual learning through purposeful play. Together as a team, we’ve cultivated an environment deeply rooted in the countryside, embracing everything nature has to offer. Our large outdoor space is a key part of our approach, encouraging creativity, exploratory play, and independent learning every day.
About the role: As an Apprentice Early Years Educator you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved and inspired to learn. Key activities include:
- Applying the Storal curriculum and our pedagogy principles to our children daily
- Seeking out learning opportunities in everyday routines such as mealtimes and transitions
- Bond with your children and their families by engaging in meaningful moments
Essentials:
- Are 16 or over, have a passion for children and an aptitude for learning
- Minimum requirements to apply for this role are English and Maths GCSE grades 2 or E or above OR Functional Skills Level 1 or above.
- Are able to commit to a full apprenticeship programme.
- Are patient and friendly
About you:
- A true love for child development and care
- Able and willing to work in a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, your peers and parents
- High levels of care and empathy that every opportunity can be a learning opportunity
Benefits:
- We get the basics right: enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and accessing your pay before payday with PayCaptain
- Family matters: Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)
- Health & wellness: Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets and more
- Development: Investing in your future Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund
- Our community: Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.
- We pay for your DBS upfront along with reimbursing your annual update service charge
- We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.
Curious to know more? We’d love to tell you more about what makes Archway Nursery so special. Storal is the highest of standards when it comes to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback, discussion, and resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete thorough compliance checks prior to employment including employment references and DBS.
Early Years Apprentice in Blandford Forum employer: Storal
At Archway Nursery School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment where your passion for child development can flourish. Located in the picturesque countryside of Blandford Forum, our team enjoys enhanced holidays, paid sick leave, and unique wellness benefits, all while working collaboratively to inspire young minds. With a strong focus on personal growth and community, we ensure that every member feels valued and supported in their journey with us.
