Early Years Lead Apprentice

Cleo's Caring Corner Day Nursery · Bristol

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Welcome to Cleo’s Caring Corner Day Nursery. Our warm, friendly, enthusiastic and caring staff place christian values and the love of God at the centre of all that we do. Families of all-faith and no faith are welcome to our nursery. It is such a privilege and an honour to be able to care for and nurture the children in our setting. We place a huge emphasis on working holistically with the children in our care and are very keen on building strong relationships with all the families who use our nursery. We offer nursery spaces all year round from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm.

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. 40 hours a week2 yearsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Level 3 Early Years Educator (grade Pass)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

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.

English (grade C/4), Maths (grade C/4), Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

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.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 28 Aug 2026
Apply by 01 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

BS2 9RU

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