A supportive and inclusive team creates a positive working environment where staff can collaborate, share ideas and learn from one another, ultimately benefiting the whole school community.
About St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School
We are a welcoming and friendly Catholic school committed to supporting all children to be the best they can be. We are committed to creating a wholesome learning culture where children are happy, engaged and enthusiastic about their learning.
We have recently been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with particular strengths identified as behaviour, pupil welfare and development, teaching quality, and leadership and management.
Our Catholic ethos encourages all children to develop into well-mannered, confident, and responsible individuals. We encourage children to treat others with care and kindness and give great attention to the spiritual and moral flourishing of our children. We are a small school with a family atmosphere, and our staff work hard to support and promote the happiness and well-being of the children at all times.
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Supportive and Inclusive Team
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Excellent Learning and Development
The school’s strong focus on learning and development provides opportunities for staff to build their skills, take on new challenges and continue to grow professionally within a supportive environment.
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Make a Real difference
The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ lives is a key reason to choose the school. Supporting children to develop confidence, achieve their potential and feel valued can have a lasting and meaningful impact.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the successful team at St Cuthberts as an apprentice Early Years Educator. You will be working with an established team, supporting our Early Years provision in school and may have opportunity to gain experience with SEND.
We are looking for somebody who is able to embrace the schools vision, values and aims. It is important that you will enjoy supporting pupils and approach each day with enthusiasm.
We are looking for someone who is confident and academically strong with a minimum of C/4 grade in maths and English, with excellent communication skills.
If you have a passion for supporting children with a kind, patient and nurturing attitude, apply now!
Key Responsibilities
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Supporting and welcoming the children into the setting
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Enhancing indoor and outdoor provision to support holistic development
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Planning children's next steps
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Recording children's development and achievements in the required format
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Supporting whole class activities
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Leading small group and 1:1 activities
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Lunch and playground duties
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Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all of our children.
Your future career with us
Upon successful completion of the Early Years Educator apprenticeship there may be the opportunity to join our team on a permanent basis.
There is also a progression route onto our level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner which can give you many opportunities within Early Years.
Training & Development
This Level 3 apprenticeship is expected to last a period of around 15 months. You will attend live tutor led sessions 2 days every month (1 day every other week which will be via ZOOM) and participate in online interactive learning via our bespoke innovative platform OLLIE. Your Tutor will also visit you in the workplace for 1-2-1 Tutor sessions during the programme.
Entry Requirements
You will need to have achieved a GCSE grade 4/C (or equivalent) in Maths and English by the end this programme, therefore if you do not already hold a grade 4 in these subjects, you will be required to carry out a short Maths and English Assessment to see if we are able to offer you Functional skills support to reach a Level 2 (grade C/4 equivalent) by the end of the program.
Apprenticeships are open to everyone of all ages, so perhaps you have just left school and would like to get straight into work? Maybe you are a working parent looking for a change? Or perhaps you are looking for a career break and want to retrain and start something totally new! All applications are welcome.
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School
Victoria Rd
Cumbria
CA1 2UE
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