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The mentor will coach and support apprentices undertaking the Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship across seven nursery settings. Responsibilities include observing practice, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring apprentices meet professional standards and apprenticeship requirements.
Candidates must have at least three years of experience in an early years leadership or management role and strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. A commitment to high-quality child outcomes and excellent relationship-building skills are essential.
Bows and Arrows are seeking an Early Years Workplace Mentor to mentor and support nine colleagues undertaking the Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your expertise to develop future leaders in early education, helping apprentices translate university learning into outstanding practice across our seven nursery settings in Ipswich, Suffolk.
You will coach, observe and support apprentices throughout the programme, working closely with nursery leaders and university tutors to ensure apprentices build confidence, skills and leadership capability.
At Bows and Arrows, we believe great early years education starts with great people. As a charity operating seven nurseries across Ipswich, we are committed to developing talent, supporting professional growth and creating opportunities that make a lasting difference to children and families.
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Please contact Bows and Arrow, by calling 01473 599038.
Please send an up-to-date CV detailing your qualifications and relevant experience. Applications will be assessed against the requirements of the role and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis. Early application is advised.
Please submit your completed Application Form via email to: [email protected]
Closing date: 21 August 2026.
Interview date: 20 August and/or Wednesday 26 August 2026.
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Reimagine the possibilities
Reimagine the possibilities. As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are. As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be. By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves. We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
Offices: 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, GB · 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, England NR32 9SB, GB · Western Way, Bury St. Edmunds, England IP33 3, GB
Reimagine the possibilities
Reimagine the possibilities. As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are. As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be. By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves. We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
Offices: 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX, GB · 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, England NR32 9SB, GB · Western Way, Bury St. Edmunds, England IP33 3, GB
