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Early Years Apprentice
GLC: Gateway Primary Free School
Contract: Fixed term for the duration of the apprenticeship
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week,
Closing Date: 21st April 2025 at midday
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London.
We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity. We work tirelessly to ensure that individual different characteristics including age, ethnicity, socio-economic background, academic ability, disability, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation are not discriminated against in any way. We create environments characterised by mutual respect where difference is celebrated and where individual differences don't act as a barrier to success.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Early Years Apprentice. We're seeking a motivated individual to join our experienced team and gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to gain a level 2 or level 3 qualification as an Early Years Practitioner, while providing essential support to our team. Responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities, supporting children's learning and development, and ensuring a safe and stimulating environment.
Watch our video for an insight in to our academy:https://youtu.be/mKl4MgwJUmA
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:http://www.theglc.org.uk/170/key-information/category/7/ofsted-inspections
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
Staff well-being programme: Including access to Perkbox and Westfield Health Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Casey.Townsend@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit. If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an online application form
Information about the School
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.