Early Years Apprentice

PRIORY SCHOOL EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM

Priory School is a rapidly expanding Independent School, situated on an extensive green campus near the centre of this vibrant city.

At Priory School, we have a successful ‘Outstanding’ Early Years Department which operates provision for children aged 6 months to 5 years. We are an extremely unique setting where pupils transition through into our Prep School and Senior School.

Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Apprentice to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a genuine love for working with children and be either Level 2 qualified and willing to complete Level 3 or completely new to child care and willing to complete either their level 2 alongside either Maths and English or both, or their Level 3. In this role, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes the development of young children. You will lead activities that encourage learning through play, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met while fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging educational programmes tailored to the needs of children aged 0-5 years.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children and families.
• Observe and assess children’s progress, providing feedback to parents and caregivers as necessary.
• Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their independence and self-esteem.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child’s development and any concerns that may arise.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent experience is essential.
• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery or childcare setting is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining a calm demeanour under pressure.
• A genuine passion for childcare and the ability to drive children’s learning through creative play-based activities.
• A commitment to safeguarding children’s welfare and promoting their well-being.

We are open 51 weeks of the year and the successful candidate must be able to work flexible shifts between 8.00am-6.00pm.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested in the event of the individual being offered the position.

The school is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of young people.

Whilst the closing date for receipt of application is Monday 2nd November 2026, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

OUR VISION & VALUES at Priory School are to pursue the dream of every child possessing both courageous and compassionate hearts that glow in ways that inspire and endear others. But also, perpetually curious and creative minds that leave no stone unturned in their endless search for truth, discovery, and meaning.

OUR PURPOSE at Priory School is to nurture our family-oriented school and remain devoted to the promotion and celebration of our multicultural community to inspire and foster a lifelong love of learning on a truly equal footing. Our heritage is our foundation from which we educate our students to become responsible global citizens. We embrace diversity and interfaith understanding alongside awareness of environmental and global issues, in response to the needs of our time.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

Priory School Edgbaston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The School is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For all our Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should see our website for up-to-date policies, including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants, click on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974