Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice Level 5
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Company MEDUSA SOJOURN
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Provider THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD
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Location Nottingham, NG9 2AB
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £33,342.40 per year
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Sector Education and early years
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Ref NAS-2000062277
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Application Deadline Date 23/11/2026
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Start Date 30/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Apprenticeship: Early Years Level 5 Lead Practitioner. Working hours: Full-time hours, shifts within nursery opening hours. Pay: Dependent on experience and apprenticeship eligibility.
Brief Description
Are you passionate about inspiring children, leading by example and supporting others to deliver outstanding practice? Ducklings Nursery Ltd is looking for an ambitious Level 3 qualified practitioner to join our Beeston team as a Level 5 Lead Practitioner Apprentice and develop their leadership career!
Training to be Provided
Requirements:
- Must already hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification.
- Must already hold a Level 2 qualification in English.
- Must already hold a Level 2 qualification in Maths.
- Previous experience working within an early years setting.
- A genuine passion for providing high-quality childcare and education.
- Confidence in supporting, guiding and mentoring other practitioners.
- A strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families and colleagues.
- A proactive, organised and professional approach to work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider nursery leadership team.
- A positive, approachable attitude and a desire to make a real difference.
- A willingness to develop leadership skills and take on additional responsibility.
- Commitment to completing the Level 5 Lead Practitioner apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship eligibility requirements:
- Essential: Must already hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification.
- Essential: Must already hold Level 2 English, demonstrated by GCSE or an accepted equivalent qualification.
Essential: Must already hold Level 2 Maths, demonstrated by either:
- GCSE or IGCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above (legacy Grade C); or
Functional Skills Mathematics at Level 2. - Candidates must hold BOTH Level 2 English and Level 2 Maths before applying. These are essential requirements.
- Must meet apprenticeship course suitability and initial assessment requirements.
- Must have the right to work in the UK and meet apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria in England.
Future Prospects
Nursery Manager.
Vacancy Detail
- Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running and organisation of the nursery.
- Lead by example, promoting high standards of care, education and professional practice.
- Support, guide and mentor colleagues to deliver high-quality learning experiences and interactions.
- Help plan, implement and evaluate an engaging and ambitious curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Promote children's communication, language and literacy development, including supporting the effective use of Ducklingo and early sight-reading strategies.
- Monitor children's learning, development and progress through meaningful observations, assessments and planning.
- Support inclusive practice, ensuring all children, including those with SEND and additional needs, are supported to reach their full potential.
- Work closely with the SENCO and other professionals to support children's individual needs.
- Maintain a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and promote a culture where children's safety and welfare are everyone's responsibility.
- Support the implementation of nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and equality and diversity.
- Assist with the effective organisation of rooms, staff deployment, daily routines and maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
- Support the Nursery Manager with quality assurance, room observations, audits and continuous improvement activities.
- Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers, sharing information about children's progress and development.
- Support smooth transitions for children moving between rooms and transitioning to school.
- Contribute to staff meetings, team discussions, reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with nursery procedures and statutory requirements.
- Ensure the nursery environment remains safe, clean, welcoming and stimulating for children, staff and families.
- Attend apprenticeship training sessions and complete all assignments, coursework and assessments within the required timescales.
Other Information
Apprenticeship eligibility requirements:
Essential: Must already hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification.
Essential: Must already hold Level 2 English, demonstrated by GCSE or an accepted equivalent qualification.
Essential: Must already hold Level 2 Maths, demonstrated by either:
- GCSE or IGCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above (legacy Grade C); or
Functional Skills Mathematics at Level 2. - Candidates must hold BOTH Level 2 English and Level 2 Maths before applying. These are essential requirements.
Must meet apprenticeship course suitability and initial assessment requirements.
Must have the right to work in the UK and meet apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria in England.