The Role

Are you an experienced early years practitioner wanting to lead, influence practice, and help shape the quality of care and learning for young children? This is your chance to gain a Level 5 qualification whilst working full time and making a real difference.

Joining the team as an Early Years Educator, you'll provide care and education while promoting health, and helping children achieve the best possible start in life. We are Ofsted registered and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. We offer a unique rage of wellbeing focused care for children including swimming lessons for our over 3's, making this a truly unique opportunity.

 Working Pattern:

- Monday to Friday, shifts between 7:30am and 6pm.
- 40 hours per week
- Start Date - ASAP

- £26,707.20 per annum

What You’ll Be Doing

- Lead and support the practice of other practitioners in your setting.
- Oversee care, learning and development of children from birth to five.
- Act as a role model of high-quality, play-based learning.
- Contribute to planning, observation, assessment and ensuring compliance with EYFS and guidance
- Take responsibility for operational leadership: policies, staff development, health & wellbeing, and leading best practice strategies.
- Ensure continuous improvement and high quality provision across the setting.



What You’ll Gain

- A Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship qualification.
- Hands-on leadership experience in a real early years environment.
-Blended training: online platform for much of the learning, plus face-to-face and online events / tutor support.
- Weekly tutor check-ins, regular reviews, and support via online resources.



Entry Requirements

- Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (or equivalent).
- Experience working directly with children aged birth to five under the EYFS, in a setting that delivers EYFS requirements.
- Grade 4 (C) or above in English is essential
- Grade 4 (C) or above Maths GCSE, or willingness to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 if not already held.

Apprenticeship Details

Duration: 18-24 months including up to 3 months for End Point Assessment.

Delivery: Mix of online and face-to-face training, monthly training events, plus online webinars and resources.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit a childcare‑related CV and explain why you are interested in this role and working in early years.

Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of safer recruitment:

An enhanced DBS check will be required (applied for by the employer if successful)
It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974


Right to Work & Residency Requirements

Applicants who are not UK nationals must meet apprenticeship funding eligibility rules, including having lived in the UK or EU for at least 3 consecutive years prior to the start date. You must hold a valid visa that does not expire within 18 months of your apprenticeship start date.

We will require a share code to verify your right to work and study in the UK. After submitting your application, you will receive a screening form where you can securely provide your share code for eligibility checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.