Nursery Apprentice
Swan Meadow are currently seeking a Nursery Apprentice to join our team here at our Cottage site, just off Slackcote Lane, Delph.
Swan Meadow Private Day Nurseries comprise two well-established outstanding nurseries in Delph, Oldham and a newly opened nursery in Uppermill. We offer consistently exceptional childcare and early education for children aged between 6 weeks to 5 years and are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and passionate individual to join our successful team.
Requirements
- To have at least 1 year’s childcare experience is preferable
- Fun and creative character
- Inspirational
- Approachable
- Caring
- Good teamwork with practitioners and to work in partnership with our parents
Responsibilities
- Work with a wider team of practitioners to effectively follow daily routines
- Provide the children with a safe, secure and home from home environment
- Work as part of a highly motivated and professional team
- Support children to grow and learn
- To follow all policies and procedures including a commitment to safeguarding and child protection
Benefits
- Additional annual leave for long service
- 12 hour paediatric first aid training for every practitioner
- Paid training time outside of working hours
- Contribution towards CPD
- Free DBS
- Free uniform
- Opportunities for career progression throughout the nursery
- Staff celebration events
As part of the apprenticeship you will receive a full and relevant Level 3 qualification.
More information on the next stages will be given on application. Please note Swan Meadow Nurseries is an Equal Opportunities Employer and an enhanced DBS is required for this post. For further information please email your Curriculum Vitae.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/04/2025
Expected start date: 06/05/2025