This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
We are seeking a Nursery Apprentice to work as part of the Babraham Nursery team to provide supervision of young children whilst aiding their development socially, physically and emotionally. The successful candidate will build upon individual knowledge in all aspects of nursery care and of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework whilst completing a Level 2 or 3 in an Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will work four whole days 08.45-17.45 (Monday to Thursdays) and 8.45 - 17.15 (Fridays) with 1 hour paid lunchbreak each day. The apprentice will have a 7-hour paid college day each week.
25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and 3 Christmas closure days (pro rata if applicable)
26 weeks of maternity leave at full pay and enhanced paternity and shared parental leave
50% discount on Stagecoach travel
Onsite bar, gym and tennis court, social club and countryside walks
Employee discounts and wellbeing platform
Nursery lunch provided
A full job specification and role requirements can be found attached to this vacancy.
Informal enquiries can be addressed to Alison Bishop and Philippa Beeby babraham.nursery@babraham.ac.uk
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 22nd November 2026.
However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications received.
The Babraham Institute welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people. The Babraham Institute abides by the principles of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme and has a positive approach to employing disabled people.
The Company
The Babraham Institute is a life science research institute dedicated to making the fundamental discoveries needed to maintain health and improve wellbeing throughout life.
Our ground-breaking research in human biology sparks the innovative advances which will improve and protect lifelong health.
Our research is split into three programmes: Epigenetics, Signalling, and Immunology, supported by eight scientific facilities.
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Studentships
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