Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship
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Moonlight Nursery and Pre-School, SE6 1HP
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Full-time | Minimum 36 hours over 4 days a week
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£32,760- £35,100
This Level 5 apprenticeship training programme will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of early years practitioners to be proactive and influential.
The learner will be working in a senior role such as a Room Leader, Early Years Lead. Undertaking this apprenticeship will develop the practitioner’s ability to reflect and build on practice through on-going professional enquiry and action led research.
Requirements –
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You need to have achieved the Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma
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Worked a minimum of 2 – 3 years in an Early years setting
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Achieved L2 in both Maths and English
Overview –
The Room Leader is a qualified childcare professional with the responsibility for the day to day running of their room. They perform an important role caring for children, maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment, supervising staff and imparting their knowledge and skills to others. They are creative and reflective leaders able to implement new ideas and use a range of strategies to continually improve practice and support the management team.
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To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
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Contribute to the effectiveness of team work by:
- Communication is a vital part of team work
- Supporting management in remaining ‘good’ and strive towards achieving outstanding with Ofsted.
- Reflect upon our practice daily in everything we do. Things can always be made better.
- Learn from each other, we all hold different skills.
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To be part of a team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. Activities should take into account children’s abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds.
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To assist in the development and support of other staff members by communicating effectively, sharing knowledge and experience, delegating tasks appropriately, identifying training needs, leading meetings, inductions and 1:1’s – with support from the nursery manager.
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To respect and value all colleagues, children and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment.
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To co-operate and work effectively with the manager, taking on additional responsibilities/duties and positively promoting developments in policies and procedures to team members
General –
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Reflect on daily practice and identify areas for continual improvement.
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Promote equality and diversity within the nursery, challenging any behaviour which does not support our inclusive practice and equal opportunity policy.
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To be flexible within working practice of the nursery and be prepared to help if needed, including overtime, undertaking domestic jobs and cooking
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Attend staff meetings and training sessions necessary for continuing professional development.
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Complete noodle now training as set out in staff handbook.
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To deploy staff and resources effectively, maintaining ratios in your room at all times.
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Maintain staff ratios in accordance with statutory regulations – ensure all equipment, drinks, toilet breaks are done before the start of your shift. (Please see staff handbook for more information)
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Complete ratio sheet daily alongside headcount sheets when outside
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To reflect on practice and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day.
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To oversee all the planning and the provision so that you are providing a stimulating range of age appropriate activities and ensuring a curiosity approach is taken.
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To be aware of the high profile of Tender Years Day Nursery and refrain from irresponsible behaviour that could impact the nursery’s commercial success.
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To undertake any other aspects of nursery work according to need. 38.To carry out peer observations on the staff members in your room
Benefits –
We provide healthy lunch and snacks,supportive environment, professional growth, ongoing training
