Early Years Development Coach

Impact Futures; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £10k

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Volunteer day

Enhanced Sick Pay

BUPA Cashback

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

3% pension (NEST)

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Impact Futures is seeking an Early Years Development Coach to manage a caseload of learners across L2, L3 and Level 5 Apprenticeships. Hybrid role with occasional site visits across London and surrounding areas.

You will support learners and employers with their progression, assess work, and provide targeted Maths/English support as required. You should hold Level 5 in Early Years, plus an assessor and teaching qualification, and have hands-on experience in Early Years settings.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working in an Early Years setting.
• Qualified up to Level 5 in Early Years.
• Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1 or CAVA) and teaching qualification (PTLLS, PGCE, AET).
• Maths and English GCSE (Grade C/4) or Functional Skills Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of apprentices delivering L2 Early Years Practitioner and L3 Early Years and Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard.
• Deliver quality learning experiences and provide progression support to learners and employers.
• Assess work regularly, give constructive feedback, update E-Portfolio (APTEM).
• Deliver Maths/English Functional Skills support where needed.

Education

Level 5 Early Years

Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1 or CAVA)

Teaching qualification (PTLLS, PGCE, AET)

Maths & English GCSE (Grade C/4) or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Are you an Early Years Level 5 Assessor/Tutor experienced within Apprenticeships?

Do you have a passion for supporting Apprenticeships' Learners?

The Childcare Company part of Impact Futures Group have a brand-new opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our Childcare Team as Early years Level 5 Development Coach.

The Role

As an Early Years Development Coach, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of apprentices to deliver a quality learning experience for their L2 Early Years Practitioner and L3 Early Years and the Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard within their place of work, whilst providing exceptional support to both learners and employers. This may include learners on a Diploma only basis. This is a hybrid role: there is an expectation to visit learners occasionally for progress reviews and additional tutoring within and around your given area.

The role will involve:

• Leading a caseload of learners, supporting them to achieve their apprenticeship or qualification covering all areas of knowledge, skills, and behaviours as well as any additional requirements
• Regularly assessing work and providing constructive feedback including SPAG and update the E- Portfolio system (APTEM)
• Providing support to those learners who require Functional Skills maths and/or English at Level 1 or 2
• Providing careers information, advice, and guidance throughout the learners’ journey, allowing learners to understand progression routes available to them

Expect regular catch-ups and socials with your team, surprises in the post and company-wide social events- we’re a friendly bunch.

The Benefits

• Bonus scheme of up to £10k on top of Basic salary
• 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
• Buy an additional 5 days annual leave
• Birthday day off
• Christmas Shut down with three days paid leave
• Volunteer day
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan
• Enhanced Maternity paid leave
• Enhanced Paternity paid leave
• Grandparent paid leave
• Bereavement paid leave
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend bonus £1,000 per referral t&cs apply
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3% pension contribution using pension provider NEST
• Shopping discount & cash back platform
• Refer a friend bonus
• Employee Financial Wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Helpline
• Company events and social gatherings
• Appreciation gifts

About You

• Extensive experience of working in an Early Years setting and qualified up to L5 in Early Years
• Assessor Qualification, e.g. D32/D33, A1 or CAVA
• Teaching qualification, e.g. PTLLS, PGCE, AET
• You will have the knowledge & experience in the delivery of apprenticeship standards including functional skills
• You must hold own Maths and English GCSE Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2

About Us

The Childcare Company is part of Impact Futures Group; one of the UK’s largest independently owned training providers, delivering apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

• Our expertise is underpinned by our Ofsted Grade 2 'Good’ accreditation, and learner-centric delivery is at the heart of our continual operational evolution to ensure our learners receive an outstanding learning journey
• We are the 23rd best large employer in the UK and the 6th best education provider.
• We have been awarded a prestigious 2-star accreditation for been an outstanding company to work for
• We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitability qualified persons regardless of their race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Early Years Development Coach

Company: Impact Futures Salary: up to £31k plus bonus Hours: Full-time Location: London/South East Central Job type: Permanent Posting date: 11 Nov 2026 Closing date: 11 Dec 2026