Early Years Trainer Part time

Share Your Early Years Expertise and Inspire the Next Generation

Salary: £29,000 + tax-free bonus rising to £30,000 once qualified pro rata | Location: Hybris (covering the Devon and Cornwall area) | Role: Early Years Trainer Part time - 3 days per week

Are you a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career? As an Early Years Trainer with TOP, you’ll have the chance to share your knowledge and experience, shaping the next generation of childcare professionals. This role lets you stay connected to the sector you love while offering the flexibility of working from home, travelling to meet apprentices, and making a real difference in their careers.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting apprentices working in nurseries and other childcare settings, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
Creating personalised learning plans to suit each apprentice’s needs, ensuring they have the tools to succeed.
Demonstrating how functional skills like maths and English play a role in early years care.
Building strong relationships with employers and keeping them informed about their apprentices’ progress.
Managing administrative tasks and planning effectively using Google Suite and other systems.

Your typical week will include travel to visit apprentices in your region and working from home when needed.

What You'll Need to Bring:

Experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager.
Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
Confidence with technology and strong organisational skills.
Level 2 (GCSE) qualification in English and maths (or a willingness to achieve this).
A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel within your area.

Why Work With Us?

We invest in your growth so you can continue to inspire and support others. That’s why we provide access to qualifications and development opportunities to help you grow in your role, including an apprenticeship programme to become a trainer.

A starting salary from £29,000 pro rata , plus tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and an extra day for your birthday.
The option to buy or sell up to five extra days of leave.
A healthcare cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses.

Why Join TOP ?

At The Opportunity Provider, we believe in the transformative power of apprenticeships—not just for individuals, but for businesses and the hospitality industry as a whole. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you’d like to know more about the role, our approach to flexible working, or any adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please get in touch at View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, as we are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .