Overview
Early Years Educator Apprentice
Pay: £7.55 per hour
Contract: Temporary – required from 1 January 2026 (or earlier if possible) until the course finishes (expected around Summer 2027)
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time plus two weeks
Location: Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Contract length: Fixed term for the length of the apprenticeship, expected to be around 18 months
Start date: January 2026 (earlier if possible)
Responsibilities
The post is to work alongside pupils in our brand new baby room for children aged 9 months to 2 years old. The position is full time, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, and term-time only. The successful candidate will join our Early Years Team and learn on the job through an apprenticeship.
Qualifications and requirements
No previous experience is required, but candidates should be hard-working, keen to learn, and have a can-do attitude. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure if successful.
Equality: As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Application process
Completed application forms should be returned to the school.
Closing date: Monday 13 October 2025 at 9:00 am
Shortlisting: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 22 October 2025
Leave and pay calculation
Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated as follows:
* 38 teaching weeks; plus
* 1.6 weeks (8 days) for public holidays; plus
* 2 weeks for CPD; plus
* Annual leave entitlement of 27 days (less than 5 years) or 32 days (5 years or more), based on continuous service
Examples:
* Less than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks + 27 days + 8 days = 47 weeks’ pay, paid in 12 equal monthly installments
* 5 years or more: 40 weeks + 32 days + 8 days = 48 weeks’ pay, paid in 12 equal monthly installments
About Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Tudhoe Moor, Tudhoe Moor, Spennymoor, DL16 6EX
Tel: 01388 436000
Email: tudhoemoor.nursery@tudhoemoor.durham.sch.uk
Website: https://www.tudhoemoor.durham.sch.uk/
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