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  • Job start date

    2 September 2026

  • Closing date

    6 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

  • Date listed

    30 June 2026

Job details

Job role

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Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

Apprenticeship rates - actual salary: £13,455.00 (for the first year), then NMW

Nursery Apprentice job summary

Oakwood Primary Academy is looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Nursery Apprentice to join its friendly, caring nursery team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to join a supportive team of educators, eager to develop their skills while helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where young children can thrive and learn.

We would love to hear from you if:

  • you have a genuine passion for early years
  • you are committed to completing a level 3 in early years qualification and have the requirements to complete a Level 3 qualification
  • you are committed to providing the very best opportunities for our children
  • you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
  • you are someone who shares our inclusive vision of education for our children
  • In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

  • A supportive team who place our values of ‘Knowledge, Equality, Determination and Achievement’ at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
  • Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  • A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
  • A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
  • The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
  • Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
  • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support
  • If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on opaoffice@oakwoodpa.org.uk or 01323 501251.

    We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

    Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

    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

    The responsibility to keep children safe belongs to all of us.

    Oakwood has a very clear Safeguarding Policy that is available from the school office or under our Policies section on the school website.

    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.

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    About Oakwood Primary Academy

    School type
    Academy, ages 3 to 11
    Education phase
    Primary school
    School size
    304 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    3 to 11
    Ofsted report
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    Primary Academy

    School location

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