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Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

MILESTONES DAY NURSERY LIMITED · BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Location
Dartford
Postcode
DA1 5XW
Salary
£16,640 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Start date
2 October 2026
Application deadline
1 October 2026
Posted
13 August 2026
Vacancy reference
2000048161

About the role

  • Providing care: Ensuring children are safe and well, and responding to their needs
  • Supporting learning: Facilitating play and learning opportunities, and developing children's speech, language, and communication
  • Leading practice: Participating in and leading daily routines, and promoting best practices for observation, assessment, and planning
  • Promoting diversity and equality: Ensuring all children are included and supported
  • Complying with safeguarding: Ensuring the setting complies with all safeguarding legislation, policies, and strategies
  • Reflecting and building on practice: Using professional enquiry and action research to contribute to the setting's pedagogical approach
  • Leading other practitioners: Supporting others in developing their own practice

Working week

Working 35-40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, between 7:30 am and 6.00pm. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4

Training & development

  • Online learning and coursework
  • Virtual classrooms and webinars
  • One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor
  • Workplace observations and reviews
  • Dedicated training time within working hours
  • No college attendance required
  • Earn while you learn
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Future prospects

The Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 is the equivalent to a foundation degree. You could progress to a top-up degree and Early Years Teacher Status.

Things to consider

Safeguarding Statement

This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful. 

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

About MILESTONES DAY NURSERY LIMITED

At Milestones, we believe that every child is unique and deserves a nurturing environment to grow and explore. Our passionate team provides a safe and stimulating space where your child will learn through play, develop friendships, and reach their full potential. Join our family and watch your little one thrive!

Website
www.milestonesdaynursery.com/about