Childcare Apprentice (Tottington) at Mulberry Bush Nursery

Bury College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery group in Manchester is seeking childcare apprentices to provide high-quality care to children. The role includes planning activities, observing children, and safeguarding their well-being. Successful candidates will receive training and employment after completing the apprenticeship, with a starting salary of £15,392 annually for 37 hours per week. Applications must be made via Bury College.

Responsibilities

• Carry out activities with 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.
• Safeguarding children.
• Supervising snacks and lunch.

Skills

Customer care skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Physical fitness

Education

English (GCSE – C/4 or above or equivalent)

Maths (GCSE – C/4 or above or equivalent)

Job description

We are the longest established nursery group in the North West. We were founded in 1990 and are proud to say that we remain family run today. We are passionate about providing the very best childcare. We currently have 5 childcare settings across the Bury, Greater Manchester area, all with Outstanding ratings in their latest Ofsted inspections. Despite our fantastic Ofsted gradings, we do not stand still. We are always striving to ensure that our nurseries are the best they possibly can be. We are so proud of our fantastic team and the amazing love and care they provide for the children every day.

About the vacancy

We are looking for childcare apprentices to join our busy settings. You will be supported throughout your course and be surrounded by an experienced team who will help and guide you to gain your qualification. You will be involved in planning and delivering high‑quality care to our children and maintaining our very high standards.

• Carry out activities with 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
• Safeguarding children
• Supervising snacks and lunch

You will receive the following training:

This is a work‑based qualification with timetabled classes one day a month.

What skills are we looking for?

• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

Outcome

Subject to a successful apprenticeship, you will be employed by the company and considered for a full‑time role.

The starting salary is £15,392 a year for 37 hours Monday to Friday, between 8.30am - 4.45pm.

The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 4 Months.

We are based at The Old Police Station, Kirklees Street, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3NJ

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

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