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About the employer

Rookwood is a beautiful Grade II listed building (1881) comprising of the Baby Unit, Tweeny Unit & Nursery. The new building was completed in 2001 for 3-5 year olds (Academy) & Before & After School Club & Holiday Club.

Rookwood Nursery is registered from birth to five years & is a family run business.

Rookwood is set in large grounds in the residential area of Prestwich. Close to the local primary schools, main roads into Manchester, Bury & the M60 ring road.

About the vacancy

Immediate start for a Level 3 Childcare apprentice to join our small and friendly busy nursery in Prestwich. You will be involved in planning and delivering high-quality care to our children and maintaining our very high standards, on completion of a successful DBS. You must hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years to apply. 

  • Carry out activities with the children
  • Plan activities to meet the needs of the children
  • Observe the children in their play
  • Ensuring all the children within the setting reach their full potential
  • Ensure the children are happy and thriving in a caring environment
  • Safeguard children

You will receive the following training:

Early Years Educator Level 3 Standard.

This is a work-based qualification with college attendance one day a month.

What skills are we looking for?

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications

  • Essential : English (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)
  • Essential : Maths (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)

Outcome

On completion of the apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time position.


The starting salary is £16,640 a year for 40 hours Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.00am - 6.00pm..

The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 4 Months.

We are based at 130-132 HILTON LANE, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, M25 9QX

Please do not contact the employer directly, all applications and enquiries for the advertised vacancy should be made via Bury College.

If you wish to apply for multiple vacancies, please do so from the main Live Vacancies page here.

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