Early Years Apprentice

Barton Farm Primary Academy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6HS

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Shift pattern Nursrey hours are 07:30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Apprenticeship rate

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join our friendly team at Beehive Nursery as an Early Years Apprentice and be part of an exciting new stage in our journey. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, eager to learn, and excited about starting a career helping young children thrive. In return, you'll be supported by a welcoming school community.

This is a brand-new role created as part of the expansion of our popular Beehive Nursery. You will be joining the team at an exciting stage in our development as we move into our new purpose-built setting within the school grounds, and begin offering year-round care

What the school offers its staff

What we offer
• Remote learning – complete your qualification with online support from experienced tutors
• Hands on experience – gain valuable skills in a real work environment
• Career progression – opportunities to move into full-time employment on completion
• Dedicated mentor – one to one guidance throughout your apprenticeship
• Holiday allowance – Earn paid time off while you learn

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS):
The LGPS is one of the most valuable workplace pension schemes available in the UK. As a defined benefit pension scheme with strong statutory protections, it provides a secure income in retirement. The school contributes approximately three times more than employees contribute themselves, making it significantly more generous than many pension arrangements available elsewhere (including private nurseries).

Additional Benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Eye test vouchers
• Hampshire pay scales with clear salary progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement (where applicable)
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Staff discount available for dependents & preferential admission to Barton Farm Primary.
• Unlike larger nursery groups, we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, close-knit environment where relationships matter, decisions are made locally, and every team member can make a meaningful difference.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Barton Farm Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 345 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Barton Farm Primary Academy website
• Email address: thebeehive@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01962798844
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barton-farm-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Barton Farm Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email thebeehive@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk.

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