Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3 at Burford School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BS/30775

Location

Marlow Bottom, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3PQ

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£8.00 - £12.71 Hourly
Actual salary will be pro-rata based on working weeks and holiday entitled

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Thu 31st Aug, 2028

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 3rd Jul, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About this Role

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

Burford School is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Apprentice who has a passion for Early Years teaching and learning and who is committed to continue to achieve excellent learning outcomes for all children. Our Early Years are filled with opportunities and experiences for all children to provide the “best start in life” delivered by high level skilled and experienced team of educators.

The Role: As an Early Years Educator, Apprentice you will be required:

Understand the planning and engagement of age-appropriate activities that promote development across all areas of learning
Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Understand the importance of providing individual needs for all children .
Understanding how to observe and assess childrens development and learning
Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
Work in partnership with parents and carers, keeping them informed of their child’s progress

About You: We are looking for someone who is:

Enthusiastic, caring, and committed to high-quality early years education
A team player with a positive, flexible attitude
Ability to manage time effectively
Undertake a Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification

Burford School and the Marlow Education Trust is fully committed to the DfE guidance on Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education and all candidates for the post will therefore be subject to vetting procedures following Buckinghamshire Council’s guidance and the Trust’s Safer Recruitment Policy.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS including the children's barred list check and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.

As part of Burford School's and the Marlow Education Trust's Safer Recruitment due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Early applications are welcomed, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the stated closing date.