Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5

Shoots; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Free parking

Easy commute

28 including bank holidays

Birthday off after 1 years service

Job summary

Tiny Oaks Day Nursery in Edenbridge is offering a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship (Early Years Manager role). You will mentor staff and apprentices, plan activities in line with EYFS, and ensure safeguarding and inclusive practice.

The role requires 15+ months in a manager role and childcare qualifications, with a 40-hour week across four days. The nursery operates 7:30am–6:30pm, supports a GOOD Ofsted rating, and provides a pension, parking, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential.
• At least 15 months experience in a Manager role.
• GCSE maths/english at A*-C or 4-9, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support junior staff and apprentices.
• Plan and deliver stimulating, age-appropriate activities.
• Promote safeguarding, welfare and inclusive practice.
• Maintain records and adhere to GDPR/data protection.
• Collaborate with external agencies to support learners.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

A Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Job Description

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship (Eary Years Manager) –Tiny Oaks Day Nursery

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliableand hardworking individual to complete their Level 5Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship (Early Years Manager Role) atTiny Oaks Day Nursery,Edenbridge.

Here at Tiny Oaks our rooms have been designed and structured to offer a safe and secure environment for your little one to develop and learn through play.The nursery provides facilities for children aged from 3 months through to pre-school age and is registered as GOOD with Ofsted.

We have dedicated rooms for our various age ranges and each room reflects the seven areas of learning, as prescribed in the Early Years Foundation Stage. All of our facilities are designed to be accessible to every child

Our fees are inclusive of freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, tea, snacks and drinks. Daily menus are carefully selected by a professional nutritionist to meet energy requirements of growing children.

Pre School children also follow the ‘Early Years Foundation Stage’. We support them and prepare them for their eventual move from day nursery to school. This is a more settled routine, with children working in small groups.

Through our observations of children learning through play, we are able to introduce adult led activities that follow the interest of individual children, linking them to the seven areas of learning:

• communication and language


• physical development


• personal social and emotional development


• literacy


• mathematics


• understanding of the world


• expressive arts and design

The children have open access to the garden every day (free flow) from their room and complete a lot of their daily activities outside through choice. The garden also reflect the areas of learning and allows problem solving on a grander scale.

Your duties and responsibilities will include

• Child Development & Learning


• Promote the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children aged 0-5


• Plan and deliver stimulating, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)


• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to inform planning and support individual needs


• Safeguarding & Child Welfare


• Ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all children


• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures in accordance with statutory guidance


• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and data protection policies


• Inclusion & Special Educational Needs (SEN)


• Support children with additional needs, ensuring inclusive access to learning opportunities


• Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals to implement tailored support strategies


• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusive practices throughout the setting


• Partnership with Parents & Carers


• Build and maintain positive relationships with families and carers


• Communicate regularly regarding children's development, achievements, and well-being


• Encourage parental involvement in the learning process and setting activities


• Professional Conduct & Team Collaboration


• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a positive and professional environment


• Mentor and support junior staff and apprentices


• Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice


• Administrative & Organisational Duties


• Maintain accurate records, including observations, assessments, and safeguarding documentation


• Support the day-to-day organisation of the setting, including routines, transitions, and events


• Uphold all policies, procedures, and standards set by the organisation and regulatory bodies

Requirements

• A Level 3Childcare qualification is essential


• At least 15 months experience in a Manager role


• GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent

Hours

• The Nurseryis open from 7:30am – 6:30pm Monday to Friday


• The successful candidate will be required to work 40hours per week over 4 days

Benefits

• Pension


• Free parking


• Easy commute


• 28 including bank holidays


• 1 weeks shut down at Christmas


• Birthday off after 1 years service

Nursery Name

Shoots Sales