Location:
Kido Bethnal Green Nursery & Preschool
Department:
Apprentice
Compensation:
£18,200 – £19,240 / year
Description
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As an Apprentice you’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience within the nursery while working towards a sought‑after early years qualification.
We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at Kido Bethnal Green, St Peter’s Mission Hall, 56 Warner Place, London E2 7DA.
What we’re looking for:
Our Level 3 course takes approximately 2 years to complete, but offers you advancement to Level 2 sign‑off as soon as you’re ready. The apprenticeship is designed to be work‑based, with dedicated time allocated to support you with relevant learning and study to gain your qualification.
- No existing qualifications required for the Level 3 role, but you must have a genuine passion for Early Years and Childcare and be hardworking and keen to learn.
- You must have some evidence of experience with children, ideally in a nursery setting.
- You must have the right to work in the UK and must hold UK residency for the past 3 years or more.
- Maths and English GCSE is desirable; if you do not have these you will complete a Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills. Current equivalent of Level 1 Maths and English is required to be accepted initially.
- Your values will align with our 3 core values: Listen, Learn and Lead.
- Shortlisted candidates will provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team.
Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.
Benefits
What we offer on L2 Apprenticeship
- Salary for L2 Apprenticeship: £18,200 for full‑time, 40 hours per week.
- Once qualified salary increases to £26,000.
What we offer on L3 Apprenticeship
- Salary for L3 Apprenticeship: £19,240 for full‑time, 40 hours per week.
- Pay increase when you achieve Level 2 competency sign‑off, bringing your salary up to £21,320 (within first 2 months).
- In the second year of your apprenticeship, you receive a big pay uplift to the minimum wage for age.
- Once you complete your qualification your salary increases to at least £26,499 and you are eligible for a £500 qualification bonus paid in two instalments.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service.
- Your birthday off
- 100% free childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces & T&C’s)
- £1,000 refer a friend bonus
- Annual performance‑related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards, celebrations and team social events
- Access to a healthcare cash plan
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
- Confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
- Cycle to work scheme
What’s next?
If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via careers@kido.school.
Safer Recruitment
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and cannot be taken into account. Guidance on filtering is available on the Ministry of Justice website.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview. The self‑disclosure information will be checked against Disclosure & Barring Service data. Successful candidates are expected to undergo pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.
For legal advice on disclosure requirements, seek counsel or contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial guidance.
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