Vacancy Details
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
Angelic Wings – The Dove Room | London (N5 1QP)
Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step into leadership? Angelic Wings – The Dove Room is recruiting for a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice to join their dedicated team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop advanced leadership skills while gaining a nationally recognised qualification and continuing to make a positive impact on children's learning and development.
Available Positions- 1 Full-Time Vacancy – 9 hours per day (flexible)
- 1 Part-Time Vacancy – 5.5 hours per day (flexible)
£15.25 per hour
Working Hours- Monday to Friday
- Nursery opening hours: 8:15am - 5:45pm
- Flexible working patterns available
As a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice, you will:
- Lead high-quality Early Years practice across the setting
- Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
- Act as a role model and mentor for colleagues
- Plan and oversee engaging activities aligned to the EYFS
- Support observation, assessment, and tracking of children's progress
- Develop positive relationships with children, families, and professionals
- Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional needs
- Help maintain outstanding safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare standards
- Contribute to quality improvement across the nursery
The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship is designed for experienced practitioners ready to progress into leadership roles within Early Years settings.
The programme includes:
- Advanced leadership and management training
- Online learning and assignments
- Virtual workshops and webinars
- Dedicated support from an experienced tutor
- Workplace observations and professional discussions
- Training focused on leading practice, supporting colleagues, and improving outcomes for children
No regular college attendance required
Learn while you earn
Develop leadership and management skills alongside practical experience
Applicants must already hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about Early Years education
- Ready to progress into a leadership role
- A strong communicator and team player
- Organised, professional, and committed to high-quality practice
- Able to support and inspire colleagues
- Competitive pay of £15.25 per hour
- Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
- Gain a nationally recognised Level 5 qualification
- Develop leadership skills and progress your career
- Support children to achieve the best possible outcomes
Location: N5 1QP, London
Interested? Please reply with your CV and confirm your travel time to N5 1QP.
Training Provided
You will work towards the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship delivered by Best Practice Network.
Your training will include:
- Virtual classrooms and webinars.
- Online learning and assignments.
- Work-based learning and portfolio development.
- One-to-one support from an apprenticeship tutor.
- Regular reviews and progress meetings.
No college attendance is required, as all training is delivered through a blended learning approach.
Safeguarding Statement
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.
