Early Years Lead Apprentice
About the role
- To provide children ages 0-5 with high-quality learning, development, and care
- To fill in for the manager of the nursery
- To oversee and evaluate nursery employees as instructed
- To guarantee that the nursery is a secure setting for kids, employees, and other people
- Forming alliances with parents and other caregivers in order to boost their involvement in their child's growth
- To be in charge of any duties assigned by the nursery manager
Working week
Monday to Friday, shifts between 7:30am to 6pm. Please note, 1 day per week will be a 7am start to open the nursery. Start date is as soon as possible.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
Work is submitted using Bud, the cutting-edge online platform, which is easy to use and includes login access for employers to keep track of their apprentices' progress.
Delivery includes:
- 18-months on programme with up to 3-month End Point Assessment
- Monthly training events, face-to-face or online
- Monthly BPN Boost webinars and online resources for support
- Weekly check-ins with Apprenticeship Tutor
- 6-weekly reviews with Apprenticeships Tutor and Employer
The seven themes are:
- The unique child
- Implementation of legislation and guidance
- Learning and development
- Effective promotion of development, health and wellbeing
- Leading practice
- Child development, observation and planning
- Administration
Best Practice Network have a relationship with Nottingham Trent University, who offer a 12-month online top-up degree in Childhood and Education Studies.
This unique new course is designed for you if you hold a level 5 qualification and want to top up to a BA honours degree level. Delivered online, the course offers a flexible approach to learning, allowing you to conveniently fit your studies in around your personal and working life.
Once you have completed the top-up degree, you can apply to begin your EYITT with Best Practice Network to become an Early Years Teacher.
Things to consider
This is a lead role, therefore you must be able to show knowledge in the early years sector and have a great understanding of safeguarding, with proven experience.