New Beginnings Nursery (Southwick Community Primary School) - Early Years Educator Apprentice
Sunderland City CouncilNew Beginnings Nursery (Southwick Community Primary School), North East
Overview
This is a local council role (fixed term, full time) with Sunderland City Council based in New Beginnings Nursery (Southwick Community Primary School). The advertised salary is £18,193.16. Applications close on 11 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Position: Early Years Educator Apprentice (Level 3)
School: New Beginnings NurseryAddress: Shakespeare Street, Southwick, SR5 2JX
Tel: (0191) 5618268
Nursery Manager: Mrs Ashley Cutts
Salary: APP SCC - £18,193.16 (salary is age dependant)
Contact: Fixed Term 12-18 months for the purposes of completing Apprenticeship
Hours: 37 hours per week
37 hours per week on a rota basis, all year round
The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprentice to join our strong and very supportive team.
- Is passionate about developing into an outstanding early years practitioner.
- Has a foundational interest in or emerging knowledge of the EYFS framework.
- Is meticulous, creative, and eager to assist with planning and preparation.
- Can assist in adaptively delivering the curriculum to inspire and motivate children.
- Demonstrates good delivery skills to support children with varying needs.
- Is keen to learn how to use assessment to track and plan for progress in learning.
- Holds high expectations for themselves and the children.
- Is committed to supporting a creative curriculum and a stimulating learning environment where children can grow and flourish
- Is an excellent team player and able to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations.
- Is committed to developing effective positive behavior management skills.
- Wonderful and caring children who are welcoming to everyone.
- A committed and dedicated staff team that are driven to raising standards.
- A very supportive working environment.
- A nursery that has excellent links with its local community and puts children at the heart of everything.
- Act in compliance with the data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the council.
- Comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to management of Council records and information.
- Carry out their duties with full regard to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and all other Council policies.
- Comply with the Council’s Health and safety rules and regulations and Health and Safety Legislation.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Hard or electronic copies of the application form should be forwarded to
Southwick Community Primary School, Shakespeare Street, Southwick,
SR5 2JX or info@southwickprimary.co.uk
Visits by appointment only are actively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the nursery on 0191 561 8268
Closing Date: 11th September 2026 12 NOON
Shortlisting: 11th September 2026 PM
Interview dates to be arranged for: W/C 14th September 2026
How this role compares
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