Nursery Practitioner Apprentice

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy and Nursery – Nursery Apprenticeship scheme
Southsea, PO5 4LS


Great opportunity to join an Ark Academy in Portsmouth.

Ark Ayrton Primary and Nursery are looking to support an enthusiastic applicant on an apprenticeship scheme working 36 hours within the nursery (a rota operates between 7.15 am – 6.00 pm) which will include training time at college. Term time only. The apprenticeship is fully funded and will commence as soon as possible and will last for one year, the successful applicant will be expected to complete an NVQ level 3 within this time.

You must be 17 or over to qualify for Government funding and be able to commit to study and daily duties within the nursery. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining a professional and friendly manner at all times. A training wage of £173.16 per week is offered to support candidates.

Our ideal candidate will have:
• A sense of responsibility with a consistent and fair approach
• An awareness of safety and hygiene
• The ability to use own initiative and to work as part of a team
• A genuine passion and belief in the potential of every child
• A helpful, positive, calm and caring nature with a good sense of humor
• Be committed to Ark Schools’ ethos of high expectations and no excuses.

 

Please click here for Person Spec & Job Description.

To apply please click the 'Apply' button below.

 
The deadline for applications is Friday 17th February 2023.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.

If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further, please contact Julie Ayrton, Nursery Manager nurserymanager@arkayrtonprimary.org

For technical queries, please contact Lauren Boxall on 023 9282 4828 or l.boxall@arkayrtonprimary.org

Deadline: Friday 17th February 2023 4pm
Location: Portsmouth, PO5 4LS
Salary: Training wage of £173.16 per week
Start date: February 2023

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. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Nursery Practitioner Apprentice
Location: Ark Ayrton Primary Academy