Deputy Manager - Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship - The Learning Tree, Holmfirth
About the role
- Covering the managers role in their absence
- Creating high standards of learning and development for all children
- Create awe and inspiration for the children you care for through creating exciting activities and teaching them new skills
- Gain new knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout your apprenticeship to become a qualified practitioner
- Support all their daily needs from helping them at mealtimes, supporting their sleep needs and their well-being too
- Teach them through a range of play types both indoors and outdoors as well as taking them on outings to enhance their cultural experiences
- Childcare & Development: Create a safe and stimulating environment for children to explore, learn, and grow, helping them develop key skills and confidence
- Learning Activities: Plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and learning
- Observation & Record Keeping: Track the children’s progress and ensure that development milestones are met in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow nursery staff to deliver excellent care and a positive experience for both children and families
- Parent Interaction: Build strong relationships with parents and keep them updated on their child’s development, progress, and achievements
Working week
40 hours across 5 days, Monday to Friday (34 hours in role in the nursery rooms and 6 hours study time/off the job hours - exact shifts to be confirmed).
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
- All training will take place at your place of work
- This will be delivered to you face-to-face, with your own dedicated tutor, whether one-to-one or in small groups with other students. Group sizes are max of 4 students
- Your coaching sessions happen once a month or more often if needed, the training is unique and tailored to your learning needs, we come to you!
- Training schedule is unique to each student to meet your individual needs
- Support is always here; this is something we pride ourselves on and the consistency of the same tutor throughout your course
- Cliffe House Training are a unique, outstanding, training provider who has developed their academy to ensure that support is always there for its learners
- They value their delivery of face-to-face learning sessions, unique to you as the student
- You will receive your own online learning platform to submit and receive your work, and everything is developed in a manageable way, all learning is completed in your contacted hours
Can lead to many leadership roles within the early years education sector.
About The Learning Tree, Holmfirth
The Learning Tree is a family-run business for over 10 years. We are dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for both children and staff. Our focus is on delivering exceptional care and early education while fostering a workplace culture built on trust, respect, and well-being. We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer, ensuring our team members are fairly compensated for the invaluable work they do.
We believe in the power of loyalty, wellness, and having fun together as a team. Join us and become part of a family that truly values its staff and the children we care for.