• 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.

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.

Our Client is committed to providing high-quality early years education and care, creating a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. Our nursery in Beeston, Nottingham, is passionate about giving children the very best start in life through an ambitious and inclusive curriculum, high-quality teaching and meaningful relationships with families. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive team environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally, share ideas and maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and education.