Nursery Apprentice
Full-Time | 4-Day Week
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🕒 Full-Time, Permanent – 40 Hours Over 4 Days
đź’· Salary: ÂŁ26,500
Join a Nursery Where You’re Truly Valued
At Abacus Ark, we’re a family-run nursery passionate about providing high-quality childcare in a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment for both children and staff.
We’re looking for enthusiastic Nursery Apprentices to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about early years education and want to study/work somewhere that values your wellbeing and career development, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?
- Funded Level 3 qualification - with one of our training providers (can take anywhere up to 6 - 18 months - depending on the work you put in!)
- Exciting progression opportunities - once qualification is complete.
- 4-Day Working Week - Work full-time hours across just 4 days and enjoy 3 days off every week for better work-life balance.
- 32 Days Annual Leave (Includes 8 Bank Holidays, 4 Personal Wellbeing Days).
- Medical Cashback Plan - Health Shield plan worth over ÂŁ1,000 per year
- Training & Career Development
We invest heavily in our team with:
About the Role:
As a Nursery Apprentice, you’ll help create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. You’ll support daily routines, encourage children’s development, and work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure every child has a positive nursery experience whilst completing your level 3 qualification! Once you complete your course, you will have the opportunity to progress at a higher level in the nursery.
Key Responsibilities:
What We’re Looking For:
If you’re passionate about early years education and want to join a supportive nursery team where you can grow and make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Three Generations Start Your Child’s Path to Future Success
AAbacus Ark was founded in 2012 by Anthony Ioannou, inspired by a long family tradition in early childhood education. His grandmother, Angela Carrington, opened Toddlers Inn Nursery School in St John’s Wood, where his mother Laura later helped expand the family’s vision for nurturing, play-based learning. It was also where Anthony began his own early years journey – an experience that shaped his understanding of the power of care, curiosity, and community.
After beginning his professional career in finance, Anthony was drawn back to his roots and lifelong passion for early childhood education. He founded Abacus Ark to combine the warmth and values of his family legacy with a modern, forward-thinking approach to learning.
In 2016, Anthony’s wife Moira joined Abacus Ark from a background in financial publishing and media sales. Starting in the classroom, she went on to become Nursery Manager, Operations Director, and now serves as Head of People and Culture – ensuring the family’s tradition of care and excellence continues in every setting.
Today, Anthony and Moira lead Abacus Ark together, proud to see their own children come through the nursery, continuing a three-generation legacy of family-led, child-centred education.
