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Ideally applicants will hold GCSE's grade A-C or 4-9 in English and Maths or functional skills equivalent, however if these have not be achieved applicants will be required to take Functional skills exams.

The position will involve working across all age groups in the nursery, working 40 hours per week, including off the job training which must be spent in the nursery's training suite. Hours will be variable on a shift basis working between the hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.

Apprentices are expected to work up to 8 hours paid overtime a week when required.

Riverside Nursery Schools works in partnership with Best Practice Network to offer all Trainee Educators the opportunity to work towards their Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification.

Our package offers:

  • Full training and support with an on-site tutor and assessor.
  • Employee assistance programme (health, mental and emotional well-being support)
  • Employer Contribution Pension scheme
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development
  • Support & mentoring from our existing knowledgeable educators
  • Social & Team-building events
  • Access to staff relaxation areas with unlimited free hot and cold drinks and tasty treats
  • A free hot lunch
  • Career progression for those who wish to further their professional development.

If you are enthusiastic and want to make a positive difference in children’s lives then apply!

Dukes Education is a family of schools and educators, brought together by a common purpose: to give children the foundations for an extraordinary life, through education.

Little Dukes is the early years arm of our family — with independent nurseries in London, Richmond upon Thames, Brighton & Hove and Worthing.

You will be required to complete our application form and follow our safer recruitment procedures, which includes carrying out Enhanced DBS checks.

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