Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

Situated on the outskirts of Hadlow village, Saplings Nursery and Pre-School provides a safe and fun environment for your child to learn and explore.At saplings, we believe that every child is unique, complex and individual. Through nurture and creative experiences we endeavour to develop each child’s potential, confidence, strength and skills in an educational atmosphere of fun, warmth and safety. We have a holistic approach, surrounding care, education, inspiration and connection. It’s a home away from home and a supportive community for you and your family.At Saplings, every day as a new opportunity to connect with nature, to grow and to build on children’s natural curiosity that will create a life-long love of learning. Our objective is to be a bridge between the home and school by providing the highest standards of childcare and education for babies, toddlers and pre-school children.Registered and inspected by Ofsted, we offer sessional care for children aged between 6 months and 5 years of age, as well as Before School and After-School clubs for children of primary school age. We are open 50 weeks of year, from 07:45 till 18:00.

Full time, Monday to Friday. 4 days working, 1 set day off. Working Shifts 3 days working, 7.45am - 6.00pm. 1 day working, 7.45am - 3.15pm. 40 hours a week1 year 8 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification in:

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
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Safeguarding Statement

This authority/organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, requiring all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

As part of the safer recruitment, you will require an enhanced DBS. This will be applied for by the employer if successful.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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.

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, 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).

The Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 is the equivalent to a foundation degree. You could progress to a top-up degree and Early Years Teacher Status.