Nursery Academy Trainer

Salary - Up to £34,900 inclusive of bonus based on experience - 32 hours per week (equivalent to a £43,000 salary for 40 hour per week)

32 Hours / 4 days per week / Some Hybrid working

Flexible hybrid role, consisting of home-based working and in person training at our Head Office in WD6, Elstree.

An exciting opportunity has arisen with Bright Little Stars Head Office for an Academy Lead - transform futures with us and apply today!

Do you have Early Years Training experience, with a passion for supporting and empowering staff? We are looking for an Academy Lead to lead our internal Careers Academy Plan.

Job Purpose:

As Careers Academy Lead and company trainer, you will be responsible for supporting staff through the successful completion of their bespoke Academy plan and training to support a clear career progression pathway.

You will join a forward-thinking team delivering outstanding training, as well as taking lead on apprentices and students.

Key role responsibilities and accountabilities:

To train, coach, support and deliver the Careers Academy programme across a group of 6 nurseries
Working independently to manage the training of 6 internal Career Academies, writing the training materials and ensuring company culture is a pillar in all training
Support trainee Apprentices to complete company trials successfully
Facilitate and deliver through a range of different methods to create an engaging learning programme.
On-board new apprentices and staff, handing over inductions to the nursery Manager
Managing the Apprentice Levy financials
What we can offer you:

·Friendly and supportive team with regular social meet ups
Access to 'call with us' company calls app & laptop
Some Hybrid working
Take your annual leave anytime of the year and manage your own diary!
Up to 25 days annual leave including paid for Christmas closure, paid Birthday Day off. Plus bank holidays, option to carry over 5 days into following year and this increases with length of service.
Refer a friend Bonus of £500 (unlimited)
Wellbeing App with Private GP appointments, financial and mental health support, online fitness and mindfulness plus more!
Essential skills & experience

Capable & qualified to work across: Early Years Practitioner Level 2, Early Years Educator Level 3, Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5.
A social leader with strong coaching skills
A competent writer of training materials and confident to deliver these materials
Extensive knowledge & experience within the Early Years sector and leaders in the education sector
Exceptional knowledge and understanding on supporting learners
Competent with Microsoft based software and PowerPoint
Efficient time management & organisational skills
Desirable skills & experience:

Experience of teaching via Teams/Zoom with experience of virtual learning and in person training.
Experience in training leadership, management and coaching.
Level 3 Safeguarding qualification or prepared to work towards this.
Hold a recognised teacher/ training qualification (AET, PTLLS or equivalent) or willing to work towards.
Interview process