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Pre-School Apprentice - 0893-25

Lancaster University
Lancashire
2 days ago
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0893-25

Is this role for you?

Are you passionate about working in Early Years and providing quality early years education for the next generation? Do you want to do a job that makes a real difference? Do you want to grow your career and thrive in a dynamic creative work environment where imagination and energy are at the forefront of everything we do?

We are seeking applicants from those who wish to pursue a career within Early Years via a Level 3 apprenticeship.  We want great people to work with our children and their families.

 What you’ll be doing

The Pre-School Centre is open approximately 50 weeks of the year with closures at Easter, Christmas, and all Bank Holidays.

As an Early Years Apprentice  you’ll be an essential part of a fun and dynamic team that fosters a stimulating and safe environment for children to explore, learn, and grow. You'll engage with children through a wide range of valuable learning activities, turning everyday moments into learning adventures. Whilst also undertaking your Level 3 apprenticeship.

About you

To be a great fit for our Pre School team you will need:

a willingness and enthusiasm to extend your knowledge and training and learn new job based skills great customer service skills to be reliable and hard-working a team-orientated and flexible approach.

Why work with us

Our exceptional teamwork makes real positive change for our children, staff and the environment. We want you to be part of that team! Take a look at the facilities here: 

 Lancaster University’s main Bailrigg campus is a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and beautiful seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, a post office, and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups, and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

 We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including: 

competitive salary with annual reviews  generous employer pension scheme 39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays  a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.

 Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website -

Want to find out more about joining our award-winning Pre-School team and have an informal chat about the role? Please contact the Pre-School Centre

Find out what it's like to , including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace. 

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. 

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability, or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity. 

Further Details:

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

Find out what it's like to , including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. 

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.


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