Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5

Shoots; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Discounted childcare for staff (20%)

Paid Uniform/Uniform allowance

Free On-Site Parking

Team social events

Staff recognition/reward scheme

Possibility of employment at the endof

Job summary

Banana Moon Day Nursery Gloucester is seeking a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice to join as Room Leader. You will lead daily operations, plan activities, and support children's learning within the EYFS framework.

The role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification, ability to obtain a DBS, and GCSEs in Maths and English. Working hours are 7:30am–6:30pm, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for progression after the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare qualification essential.
• Must be able to gain a clear DBS.
• GCSE Maths and English graded A*-C / 4-9 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day running of the room, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities supporting learning and development.
• Ensure EYFS compliance, safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies.
• Supervise and guide room staff, promoting teamwork and high care standards.
• Maintain observations, assessments, and developmental records; communicate with parents.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

GCSE Maths and English (A*-C or 4-9)

Job description

Level 5Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Banana Moon Day Nursery Gloucester (Room Leader)

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliableand hardworking individual to complete their Level 5Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship as a Room Leader at Banana Moon Day Nursery, Gloucester.

Requirements;

• A Level 3 Childcare qualificationis essential
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• Must have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent

Security is of paramount concern at Banana Moon. With this in mind we operate a ‘fingerprint’ biometric access system to protect children and nursery staff. This system allows nursery personnel to register parent’s fingerprints in seconds.

Parents then simply press their fingerprint on a sensor pad at the door to gain fast, easy access. We operate an “open house” policy where registered parents can enter the nursery any time of the day. They can leave or collect their children without fuss while unregistered visitors must await admission by a member of staff.

The biometric system means members of staff can remain in constant supervision of the children.

Banana Moon Day Nursery care for children from the ages 3 months to Pre-school and have an Outdoor area and dedicated sleep room.

There is good transport links and bus routes to and from the Nursery.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day running of the room, ensuring a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for all children.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that support children’s learning, development and individual needs.
• Ensure the room complies with the EYFS framework, safeguarding procedures, health and safety requirements, and nursery policies.
• Supervise, support and guide room staff, promoting effective teamwork and high standards of care.
• Act as a positive role model, building warm, trusting relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Monitor and support children’s progress, maintaining accurate observations, assessments and developmental records.
• Maintain effective communication with parents and carers, sharing updates on children’s progress, wellbeing and daily routines.
• Be hands‑on in all aspects of children’s personal care, including nappy changing, toileting, dressing, handwashing and maintaining personal hygiene, always ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Actively assist children during mealtimes, supporting feeding where needed, encouraging independence and promoting healthy eating habits.
• Support children’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour management, social development and independence.
• Ensure the room is clean, organised and well‑maintained, following appropriate cleaning, hygiene and infection control procedures.
• Oversee daily routines, transitions and staff deployment to ensure children’s needs are consistently met.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns, accidents, incidents or changes in children’s wellbeing in line with nursery procedures.
• Promote an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.
• Ensure resources and equipment are appropriate, accessible and safe, and that risk assessments are followed.

Hours;

• Banana Moon Day Nursery is open from 7:30am – 6:30pm Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work 40hours per week

Benefits

• All Statutory benefits
• Birthday Leave
• Discounted childcare for staff (20%)
• Paid Uniform/Uniform allowance
• Free On‑Site Parking
• Team social events
• Staff recognition/reward scheme
• Possibility of employment at the end of the apprenticeship

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