Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprentice Opportunity
Location: Bierley House Ave, Bradford BD4 6BU
Employer: The Life Nursery
Training Provider: Best Practice Network
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.
What Youll 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 Youll 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 and 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. -
Please attach your CV to your application as this will be sent to the employer after screening is completed.
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.?
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