Early Years Lead Practitioner – Nursery Manager

Shoots; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

28 days holiday

Probation 6 months with review at 3

Birthdays off for good attendance

5 days of training per year

Job summary

Jolly Tots Day Nursery is seeking a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice to join via Shoots Training. You will lead the nursery operations, ensure safeguarding, and drive high-quality education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

The role involves managing staff, developing partnerships with parents, and preparing for inspections while supporting development and wellbeing of children.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential.
• Previous experience in a Manager role is required.
• Previous experience with Ofsted is required.
• GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management of the setting
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times
• Maintain a safe, secure, and compliant environment
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in line with the EYFS
• Monitor staff practice and support continuous improvement
• Promote inclusive practice and support children with SEND
• Manage staff recruitment, induction, supervision, and performance
• Ensure effective staff deployment and appropriate ratios
• Build positive partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Ensure policies, procedures, and records are up to date
• Lead self-evaluation and prepare for Ofsted inspections
• Maintain confidentiality and engage in ongoing professional development

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Safeguarding

Experience in management

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

GCSE Maths & English (A*-C / 4-9)

Job description

Jolly Tots Day Nursery is seeking a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice to join via Shoots Training. You will lead the nursery operations, ensure safeguarding, and drive high-quality education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

The role involves managing staff, developing partnerships with parents, and preparing for inspections while supporting development and wellbeing of children.