Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship *Qualifications and Experience Required* LE1 6TF
About the role
- Lead high‑quality practice within your room or designated area
- Support and mentor junior staff, apprentices, and students
- Work closely with the management team to drive continuous improvement
- Build strong, professional relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Contribute to planning, assessment, and curriculum development
- Champion safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practice
- Model excellent communication and behaviour management strategies
Working week
A minimum of 30-hours a week in shifts anytime from 7am - 6pm. Days to be confirmed.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
For the successful candidate, there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification.
Things to consider
After a successful interview, the apprentice would be required to undertake a some voluntary days (usually about a week) to really get a feel for what they will be doing.
About THE DH NURSERY LTD
At The Dolls House Nursery and Pre-school, we realise the importance of working in partnership with parents, and celebrate independence and individuality of each child.
We have a very ‘open’ policy towards parents who can phone at any time; especially at the baby stage. Parents, as well as children, join our nursery as members and are respected and valued, kept informed by periodic news-letters, consulted and involved with an open day twice a year. Whilst developing confidence and self-awareness in a
safe, friendly atmosphere, your child will be encouraged to share and participate in group activities, making decisions and choices in a self-initiated learning situation. All seven areas of learning are covered from birth to school age according to OFSTED approved ‘Early Years Foundation Stage’ curriculum. A safe and stimulating environment is provided in which all children, including those with special educational
needs, are supported to reach their full potential.