Lead Practitioner - LV5 Apprentice
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Company SMILEY FACES DAY NURSERY LTD
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Provider WMC TRAINING LTD
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Location TELFORD, TF1 5DH
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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-2000061266
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Application Deadline Date 26/11/2026
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Start Date 30/11/2026
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Positions Available 2
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Working Week Monday to Friday - 40 hr week with varied shift patterns between 8am and 6pm.
Brief Description
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive nursery school based in Telford.
Training to be Provided
Training will be provided in the workplace through WMC Training. The successful applicant will receive tailored 1-2-1 learning in person as well as a mixture of online training resources.
Future Prospects
This employer is a keen investor in their staff. They recruit with the intention of upskilling their team to future proof business operations and aspire to have home-grown leaders established internally.
Vacancy Detail
- To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice
- To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider
- To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning
- To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting
- To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children
- To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care
- To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care
- To observe, assess and record children’s learning and development progress
- Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child
- To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers
- To adhere to and follow the setting’s policies and procedures
- To attend regular team meetings
- To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements
Other Information
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.