Brockenhurst College has an exciting opportunity for a Nursery Apprentice/ Senior Apprentice to join their dedicated and enthusiastic team based in Brockenhurst. You will be working on a full time, fixed term basis for approximately 18 months from start date. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £7,050 - £15,839 per annum depending on age and the post appointed to.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 3,000 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

Main responsibilities as our Nursery Apprentice/ Senior Apprentice:

You will be working with young children in a challenging but rewarding environment. Although this post will be based in one main area, all staff are required to work flexibly within all areas of the nursery, pre-school and afterschool club with children aged from 3months-11yrs.

Key skills and attitudes required as our Nursery Apprentice/ Senior Apprentice include:

- Hard working, dedicated and caring

- Enjoy working with young children in a challenging but rewarding team environment

- Good communication skills both written and verbal

- Committed to work flexibly within the high standards expected in our setting

- A Senior apprentice must hold a full and relevant level 2 qualification or have enough experience to be accepted onto the CYPW level 3 advanced apprenticeship course and will be looking to gain a full and relevant nationally recognised level 3 qualification.

- A nursery apprentice will have some experience of working with children and be looking to gain a level 2 apprenticeship in Early Years.

Benefits as our Nursery Apprentice/ Senior Apprentice:

- Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)

- Weekly staff Yoga and Football

- On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates all year round

- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

- Free eye care vouchers for DSE users

- Free secure onsite parking

- Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare

- 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College

If you feel you are the right candidate for the Nursery Apprentice/ Senior Apprentice role and are looking for an opportunity to gain a nationally recognized qualification then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Due to the nature of this post, you must be aged over 17 and eligible to apprenticeship funding to apply.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK