Early Years Apprentice - Level 2 (Term time)

Jakeman Nursery School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9NX

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  02/11/2026 or ASAP

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) Pro-rata

Early Years Apprentice - Level 2 (Term time) job summary

Early Years Apprentice Level 2 - Jakeman Nursery School - TERM TIME ONLY

Grade A - fixed term - 36hrs per week - Start date 2nd November 2026/ 23rd November 2026

We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice (Level 2) to enhance our team to secure outstanding outcomes for all pupils at Jakeman Nursery School. This is a fixed term role until 31.08.2028, to align with the completion of an apprenticeship, including assessment. At Jakeman, we pride ourselves on our creative and holistic approach to pre-nursery and nursery education. Our approach empowers children to make their own choices and helps them to be self-motivated individuals. We offer a play-based curriculum, with the children at the centre of everything we do.

Jakeman Nursery School is in a cluster of 2 nursery schools along with Gracelands Nursery School, and cluster leaders, teachers and practitioners work collaboratively to provide high standards of education. The Nursery Officer will work within a team based in one of the 2 nursery rooms: 2-3year olds or 3-4 year olds. We also have a baby unit for children of 9months-2yr olds. The role is supported by a team of Early Years practitioners, a class teacher, a Nursery Manager, and an Executive Head Teacher. The Nursery Officer will promote and support the vision and direction of the school and the wider Federation of Maintained Nursery Schools.

The Birmingham Federation of Maintained Nursery schools is made up of 9 Nursery Schools delivering inclusive high-quality early education and care to children aged 0-5 years across Birmingham. We have a vibrant and enthusiastic staff of qualified teachers, teaching assistants, nursery officers, play workers, administrators and other support staff who make up our large team.

As well as exceptional and inclusive provision for children and families, we are committed to professional development, and provide opportunities for learning and collaboration across the cluster of 2 schools and the wider Federation.

Our settings are culturally diverse with a large number of languages spoken. We have a reputation for OUR effective support for children with a range of complex special educational needs and disabilities, as well as support for families who may have additional challenges in their lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Suitability checks will be undertaken, including: background, identity, qualification, work history, and at least two professional references. An online search will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates.

Early Years education is undergoing ongoing change and challenge so applicants need to not only be a passionate and committed practitioner but also flexible, resilient and able to contribute innovative ideas.

Please visit our website to find out more about us: www.jakeman.bham.sch.uk . If you feel you are the right fit to take on the role of Early Years Apprentice at Jakeman Nursery School, please apply using the MyNewTerm application process. Nursery school visits are most welcome. Please email enquiry@jakeman.bham.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. While technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded.

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026 @ 9am Interview date: Monday 19th October 2026

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Jakeman Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• Size: 99 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Jakeman Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/jakeman-nursery-school

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