Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) – The Ark Childrens Centre Apprentice
THE ARK CHILDREN CENTRE LIMITED, Deptford, Greater London
Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) – The Ark Childrens Centre Apprentice
£7,072 to £11,235.64 a year
THE ARK CHILDREN CENTRE LIMITED, Deptford, Greater London
- Part time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 10 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 01-09-2026 (In 38 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Deptford, Greater London
Full Job Description
Introduction
Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) is a 12-month training programme fully funded by the Department for Education (DfE), designed for graduates of any subject.
Completion of the programme leads to achievement of the Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) making trainees fully qualified early years teachers.
About the Employer
The Ark Children Centre provides a friendly, warm and safe nursery environment, whilst focusing on the children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs.
Our ethos is that, if a child is happy, in a safe secure environment, they will develop to their full potential.
We are a small and homely children’s nursery in the heart of Evelyn Street, Lewisham. We provide children aged 0-5 years with the very best care and education in a warm and friendly environment where children are nurtured and encouraged to reach their own individual potential. Our “home away from home” environment is familiar to young children, enabling them to settle quickly and develop positive relationships from the outset.
We ensure that our staff and children and families get to know each other and the children are happy and confident creating a friendly caring community.
What You'll Do
- You will be working within the nursery setting at The Ark Childrens Centre
- Supporting children’s learning and development while completing your professional training
Training Outcome
Why Apply?
- No course tuition fees
- Excellent pathway into Early Years teaching
- Hands-on experience across nursery and school environments
- Opportunity to build a rewarding career shaping young children’s futures
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Science - 4
- Essential - Bachelors Degree - Any Subject - 2:1
Course Information
Course: Teacher - Postgraduate (level 6)
Level: 6
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Degree
Working Arrangements
Working Week: The Ark is open from 7.30am to 6.15pm. Working hours will be in between these hours. To be discussed at interview stage. EYITT course will be starting in September.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Training Provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED