Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship

• Providing care: Ensuring children are safe and well, and responding to their needs
• Supporting learning: Facilitating play and learning opportunities, and developing children's speech, language, and communication
• Leading practice: Participating in and leading daily routines, and promoting best practices for observation, assessment, and planning
• Promoting diversity and equality: Ensuring all children are included and supported
• Complying with safeguarding: Ensuring the setting complies with all safeguarding legislation, policies, and strategies
• Reflecting and building on practice: Using professional enquiry and action research to contribute to the setting's pedagogical approach
• Leading other practitioners: Supporting others in developing their own practice

• On successful completion of the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship, the apprentice will be well‑prepared to progress into a Deputy Manager role, with clear progression opportunities to the Nursery Manager
• The apprenticeship supports the development of leadership, management, and operational skills required to take on increased responsibility within the setting

Our Vision

To enhance the Early Years experience by providing a simplified and affordable childcare service in spacious and positive environments. We bring our enthusiasm to prime locations in Islington and the surrounding areas, to build a community of parents and staff who collaborate in guiding, and caring for, outgoing, confident young children.

Our Settings

We believe in making childcare simple! With our small ratios, exciting outings, and all-inclusive fees, parents can leave their child with us, knowing they will always have a joy filled day. Our children share one large space, and learn how to socialise and co-exist with all ages, enabling siblings and friends to play and interact.

Their group leader guides them towards independence, and supports their development along the way, getting them ‘school ready.’

Other Requirements

• You must be a UK resident and have at least 3 years residency in the UK/EU
• If you require a Visa, this must not expire before the apprenticeship end date (up to 24 months).
• GCSEs in English and maths at Grade C (4) or above or able to achieve Level 2 English and maths whilst on programme
• This Apprentice position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a career in education while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children

You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification to be eligible for the Level 5. Health and social care is not a full and relevant childcare qualification.