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 7.00am - 6.00pm. 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. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
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.