Job Introduction
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.
At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.
We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too.
What makes us special?
- We are 100% employee-owned – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
- Sector leading initiative: “Partnership Reward Days” – going the extra mile to promote a healthy work/life balance for you with up to an extra 20 days paid leave a year, meaning up to a phenomenal 50 days leave, with the option to sell a proportion if you would prefer; the choice is yours!
- ‘Number 1’ - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues.
- Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
- Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project - because the planet needs a hug too.
- Over £3.5 million raised for charity – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).
At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together.
Own your future and join us as an Early Years Trainer Assessor.
We have an opportunity for an Early Years Trainer Assessor to join our Training Academy of Excellence at Childbase Partnership.
This is a field-based position for someone who holds a minimum Level 5 qualification in Early Years and Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. Ideally you will have experience and knowledge to be able to deliver Leadership and Management apprenticeships.
This role is full time (37.5 hours a week) and we are offering a competitive Salary up to £32,000 per annum
Join us and benefit from:
- A competitive salary: up to £32,000 per annum (pro rata).
- From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
- Generous leave entitlement: Starting with 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days (pro-rata), plus paid bank holidays and up to 20 additional paid days off through our Partnership Reward Days initiative.
- Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payments, long-service bonuses, retail discounts, family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Well-being support: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day in the nursery, subsidised medical care, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health support, and a free will-writing service.
- Growth opportunities: Team inset training days, professional development support, online courses, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy of Excellence.
Your knowledge, skills and character qualities make you the perfect Early Years Trainer Assessor. You are:
- You are able to travel across our nurseries to assess your learners, ensuring the guidance you offer and the tasks you set during your visits enable your learners to fulfil their course requirements. You will identify gaps in their knowledge, according to the assessment framework, and provide appropriate opportunities to support growth within these areas, taking into consideration each individual's preferred learning style.
- You will successfully use an e-portfolio system to manage learners progress. You will work with a Functional Skills Tutor in instances when learners need to achieve Maths and English qualifications alongside their early years course. You will attend regular standardisation meetings.
- As required, you will deliver training to learners at our Head Office in Newport Pagnell and/or Winchester as well as other locations. You will contribute towards the review and evaluation of the training courses offered by the Academy.
- You will respectfully engage with your learners, colleagues, nursery teams and relevant external professionals, in order to effectively support your learners and their studies, and to ensure our Academy of Excellence maintains an outstanding reputation not only across our partnership but also externally too.
- Plan in conjunction with the learner and the Nursery Management Team how to meet all criteria required in the Apprenticeship standards.
- Support learners to build a portfolio of evidence for their qualification (as required) and to assess this and observe their workplace practice to enable them to complete by their planned end date.
- Direct learners to resources in preparation for functional skill exams and to liaise with their functional skills tutor.
- Arrange and invigilate exams where necessary.
- Have management delivery experience
Are you ready to contribute to something quite extraordinary?
To apply, you must currently reside in the UK and hold suitable Right To Work in the UK. We are sorry, VISA sponsorship is not available at present. Before commencing in your new role, you will be required to provide Right To Work documentation and any relevant qualifications. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references must also be obtained for you. Rest assured our Recruitment Team are on hand to support and guide you through every step of the process.
