Deputy Nursery Manager - LV5 Apprentice

Introduction

This Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to develop into a Deputy Manager while working in a professional early year setting. You will gain hands‑on leadership experience, support day‑to‑day nursery operations, and help deliver high‑quality care and education for children.

About the Employer

Welcome to Monkey Puzzle Cheam. A beautiful nursery setting offering outstanding childcare to Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers aged 3 months to 5 years old.

Our Visions and Values

When we think about Hygge in the Early Years we are focusing on the FEELING. We feel that no matter what their background or situation, “Every child needs a champion”. We as educators stand up for what our children need, value each child as an individual and understand that each child has the potential to learn from their surroundings in their unique ways. Our vision shapes all aspects of teaching and learning from the planning process, the interactions between staff and child and the learning environment.

By working in partnership with parents, we aim to provide a stimulating, challenging environment which is:

A home away from home
Warm, simplistic and joyful
A space to connect children to their families
Helping children to be powerful and active
Seeing oneself as a capable learner
Recognizing and being curious

Shared Values

Respect for children and childhood
A positive image of children as competent, capable, strong and powerful, who have enormous potential
The holistic learning climate has a significant impact on children
Playing outdoors, experiencing the natural environment is crucial
Well-being, co-operation, and teamwork are valued
Reciprocal relationships between children and adults are vital
To create a “laboratory of possibilities”
Parents are respected and valued
Relationships with the whole community and children’s wider environment are very important

What You'll Do

• Ensure full regulatory compliance
• Deliver outstanding care and education
• Support, develop, and lead nursery staff
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies
• Manage budgets and maintain financial targets
• Lead and manage the nursery team, ensuring company policies and procedures are followed
• Maintain high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding in line with the EYFS
• Oversee planning, assessment, and inclusion practices, including SEND provision
• Ensure children’s safety and staff understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Recruit, induct, train, supervise, and appraise staff to maintain high-quality practice
• Effectively deploy staff and manage staffing, operational, and running costs
• Promote reflective practice, continuous improvement, and staff development
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Represent and promote the nursery within the local community
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, emergency procedures, and safer recruitment requirements
• Manage complaints, inspections, and all nursery administration, including records and personnel files
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes in partnership with the Franchisee and Head Office
• Undertake additional duties as required by the line manager

Training Outcome

Upon completion of this Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner course, you will be positioned to secure opportunities within senior leadership.

Advocates for their staff's development this nursery are strong investors in their staff. 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - Early Years Educator - Level 3 - Early Years Educator - Level 3 - Pass

Course Information

Course: Early years lead practitioner (level 5)

Level: 5

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 40 hours a week with 20% of employed time guaranteed to complete assignments with support of a tutor. Days and times to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: WMC TRAINING LTD