Education
Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship
ABACUS ARK LTD · BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Location
London
Postcode
SW11 1SH
Salary
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Duration
2 Years
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
21 August 2026
Vacancy reference
2000049282
About the role
- Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
Lead high-quality practice within the setting - Support and mentor colleagues to deliver excellent outcomes for children
- Plan and implement engaging learning experiences
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals
- Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment
Working week
Monday to Friday. Working between the hours of 7.30am- 6.30pm, 4 days a week.
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness
Required qualifications
Essential
Level 3 Early Years Educator · Level 3 Early Years Educator · Grade Pass
Training & development
What You’ll Gain:
- A Level 5 Early Years Lead Educator qualification
- Valuable hands-on experience in a nursery environment
- Support and mentoring from experienced early years professionals
- Online learning delivered by Best Practice Network
- The opportunity to build a long-term career in early years education, with potential for a permanent role
Future prospects
- Potential to progression to manager role
Things to consider
- DBS
About ABACUS ARK LTD
Abacus Ark was founded in 2012 by Anthony Ioannou, inspired by a long family tradition in early childhood education. His grandmother, Angela Carrington, opened Toddlers Inn Nursery School in St John’s Wood, where his mother Laura later helped expand the family’s vision for nurturing, play-based learning. It was also where Anthony began his own early years journey – an experience that shaped his understanding of the power of care, curiosity, and community.
Website
abacusark.com/about-us/If this one works out
This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.