Apprentice Early Years Educator – Bingham
Join Cherubs Nurseries as an Apprentice Early Years Educator at Bingham nursery.
Start date: Monday, 5th January 2026
Location: Cherubs Mapperley or Cherubs Ruddington initially, then transfer to Cherubs Bingham in March 2026.
About Us
Established in 1993, Cherubs Nurseries is a family‑run business committed to giving children the skills and confidence to thrive. We champion diversity and support the development of a mixed‑gender early years workforce.
Why work at Cherubs Nurseries?
* Family‑run business with all the benefits you would expect from a bigger group.
* Committed to taking people where they want to go – from personalised professional development pathways to continuous internal training.
* Experienced and long‑standing teams – plenty of support whilst you get to grips with Cherubs Nurseries.
* Opportunity to progress and transfer internally, whether that’s within your current nursery or to another team or nursery within the group.
* Exceptional early years environments – we heavily invest in our nurseries to ensure they align with our approach and curriculum and are the best places to work for our team.
* Proactive and forward‑thinking culture – we’re committed to making Cherubs Nurseries a great place to work.
About Our Nursery
Cherubs Bingham is opening March 2026 and will grow to a 100+ place nursery. It is well‑placed with good bus, train and road links.
Rewards and Benefits
* 30% off childcare at Cherubs Nurseries
* Long‑service awards for 5+ years service
* Annual “Me Day” after 1 year’s service
* Electric Car Scheme (for those eligible)
* Free healthy lunch, made by our Nursery Chef
* ISIC – International Student Identity Card available for apprentices (fee £12 for a 1‑year card)
What You’ll Be Doing
* Work as part of the childcare team to provide an amazing service for children and families.
* Ensure the children’s environment and the nursery are kept safe, secure and clean at all times.
* Be a role model for the children at all times.
* Work towards your qualification in childcare, ensuring all targets are met and you remain up‑to‑date with any assigned coursework.
* Assist in planning and delivering a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to maintain children’s interests and support their development in line with their needs.
* Establish and maintain friendly but professional relationships with parents, staff and suppliers.
* Attend all staff events including parents’ evenings, staff meetings, summer fairs and training – some may be outside working hours and on weekends.
* Attend 3 paid Saturday training days every year (January, May and September) and an annual fundraising event for your nursery, also on a Saturday.
Qualifications and Requirements
Right to work in the UK, completion of a “Keeping Children Safe” form, a DBS and at least two satisfactory employment references. Some roles may also require a 5‑year employment history.
Equal Opportunity
Cherubs Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.
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