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Early Years Level 5 Apprenticeship - Tops Day Nurseries Efford TOPS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

We are looking to recruit a Level 3 Childcare practitioner to join us to complete the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship whilst working in one of our senior or room manager positions. This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring nursery practitioner to start their journey into early years leadership and management positions.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £23,233.00

  • Working week

    The successful candidate will be working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, between the settings opening hours of 06:00 and 20:00. Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000101617

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Support and promote children’s early education and development
  • Be responsible for supporting the quality of learning and development in their setting
  • Engage with sector developments both locally and nationally
  • Skilfully lead day-to-day practice at an operational level
  • Safeguard and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children
  • Work in partnership with the key person, colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals
  • Gain a regulated recognised qualification that can be used to progress onto a Level 6 qualification with Anglia Ruskin University

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner standard:

  • Level 2 Functional Skills maths - if required
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English - if required 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Potential to progress onto a Level 6 qualification with Anglia Ruskin University
  • Potential of permanent employment after the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Reliable, Confident, Friendly, Flexible, Motivated, Good with children

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent GCSE English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Other Level 3 Early Years Educator (Grade Pass) Essential

About the employer

Our Efford day nursery & preschool in Plymouth is part of DELL Children’s Centre – for children and their families covering Deer Park, Efford, Lipson and Laira. The nursery provides Early Education and Care for children from 3 months – preschool age and also features a Hi 5’s before and after school club for children up to the age of 11. Tops Efford is fortunate enough to be nestled a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Efford Marsh– a breath taking Nature Reserve which spans 28 hectares. Tops Forest School children could have the opportunity to explore sensory fields of wild garlic and bluebells and try their hand at tracking badgers or identifying wildflowers and trees.

Employer

TOPS DAY NURSERY LIMITED

Address

Tops Day Nurseries Efford,

Dells Children's Centre,

375 Blandford Road

PL3 6JD

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Training

Training provider

ASPIRE TRAINING TEAM LIMITED

Contact

info@aspiretrainingteam.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Early years lead practitioner

Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Dec 2022