Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship
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Company: Little Petals Day Nursery
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Location: READING, RG4 9SJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000036533
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Application Deadline Date: 01/10/2026
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Start Date: 10/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: You will work Monday - Friday, there is an option to work full time or part time. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
You will be employed at Little Petals Day Nursery and will attend monthly online training sessions provided by Chiltern Training Ltd.
Training to be Provided
- You will take part in an online lesson once a month provided by Chiltern Training
- An assessor will visit your workplace every 10 weeks to carry out observations, and you will be required to upload your work as part of the assessment process
Future Prospects
- Completing a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification opens up several career progression routes in the early years sector
- It’s designed for people already working in nurseries or childcare settings who want to move into leadership and management roles
Vacancy Detail
- Lead and model high-quality early years practice across the nursery
- Plan, implement, and evaluate learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing through child-centred approaches
- Observe, assess, and track children's progress, ensuring accurate records are maintained
- Identify and support children with additional needs, working with families and external professionals where required
- Act as a safeguarding lead or support safeguarding procedures to ensure children's safety and welfare
- Mentor, coach, and supervise early years practitioners and apprentices
- Lead staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities
- Monitor the quality of teaching and learning across the setting and implement improvements
- Build positive partnerships with parents and carers, sharing information about children's development
- Promote inclusive practice and ensure equal opportunities for all children
- Manage resources, learning environments, and activities to support effective learning
- Ensure compliance with nursery policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards
- Contribute to nursery self-evaluation, action planning, and preparation for inspections by organizations such as Ofsted
- Lead initiatives that enhance children's outcomes, staff performance, and overall nursery quality
Other Information
- You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check