Early Years Level 5 Apprenticeship

  • Company: The Life Nursery
  • Location: BD4 6BU
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,600.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000056324
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/11/2026
  • Start Date: 08/12/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday shifts between 8 am and 4 pm- Term Time only. 37.5 hours a week

Brief Description

Inspire to progress within your Early Years Career? We are looking for an ambitious and early years educator who wants to develop and progress a management. This is full-time work as a senior practitioner with progression into a management role. To apply for this role, you must have an Early Years Level 3 that is full and relevant.

Training to be Provided


  • Working towards a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship standard, including any necessary Functional Skills

  • All training will take place at within the nursery, and you will also attend virtual masterclasses

Future Prospects

Deputy Manager 


Nursery Manager 

Vacancy Detail


  • Lead a team to create awe and inspiration for the children you care for through planning and creating exciting activities and teaching them new skills

  • Gain new knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout your apprenticeship to become a qualified lead practitioner

  • Support the team and children's daily needs, from helping them at mealtimes, supporting their sleep needs and their well-being too

  • Lead training within the setting to ensure your team help children learn through a range of play types both indoors and outdoors, as well as enhancing cultural experiences

  • Leading by example to ensure a positive working environment

Other Information


  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

  • References 

Ready to start your adventure?