Early Years Trainer

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated professional to mentor and assess individuals undertaking Level 2 to Level 5 apprenticeships and specialist short courses within the childcare sector.

This established training provider is a specialist in the education sector and part of a wider charitable group dedicated to learner success. With over three decades of experience, the organization supports thousands of individuals annually through high-quality vocational programmes.

• Provide comprehensive mentorship to a diverse group of approximately 45 students across your designated territory.
• Conduct a mixture of remote and in-person sessions to guide learners through their specific qualification pathways.
• Implement tailored educational strategies to ensure every student achieves their professional development targets.
• Utilize digital assessment platforms to monitor progress and maintain accurate records of the learning process.
• Deliver a variety of accredited curricula focusing on high standards of early childhood education.
• Coordinate your own schedule to meet the needs of both students and their respective employers efficiently.

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification specifically in Early Years or a closely related field.
• Demonstrate extensive practical experience working within a professional childcare or nursery setting.
• Possess strong digital literacy and proficiency in standard office software for administrative tasks.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Maintain a valid driving license and the ability to travel across the South East London region.
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive Enhanced DBS check and online background screening.
• Desired but not essential:
  Recognized assessing (CAVA/TAQA) or teaching (AET) certifications.

• Generous annual leave package including your birthday and Christmas Eve off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible working arrangements and autonomy over your diary to provide professional freedom.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance schemes to support your long-term physical and financial wellbeing.

If you are passionate about shaping the future of the childcare workforce and have the industry expertise to inspire others, we invite you to apply today. Join a supportive team where your vocational skills can make a lasting impact on the next generation of educators.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn’t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited.