Summary
This Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to develop into a Room Leader while working in a professional early year setting. You will gain hands‑on leadership experience, support day‑to‑day nursery operations, and help deliver high‑quality care and education for children.
What you will do at work
- The Senior Nursery Nurse will have an area of responsibility within the nursery in addition to those normally expected of a Nursery Nurse
- The Senior Nursery Nurse is appointed to work with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years as part of a nursery team under the general direction of the manager/assistant manager
- To work under the direction of the Nursery Manager and Deputy as and when required
- To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the Management team in the organisation of a high quality establishment for children from birth to 5 years
- Assist in the leading and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
Training
- Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5
- Relevant workplace training
- Functional Skills if required
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4) – essential
- Early Years Educator Early Years Educator (Level 3) – essential
About this employer
Maple Tree Nursery and Pre-school is a full day-care facility for ages 0 – 5 years. Our mission is for each child to grow as a unique individual in our highly motivating, safe, caring family environment. Encouragement is focused on building your child’s individual strengths in preparation for life after pre-school.
After this apprenticeship
To be decided upon completion of the qualification.
Things to consider
- Candidates will need to pass a DBS check to start the role
- Candidates will need 2 good references