Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship

THE ARK CHILDREN CENTRE LIMITED, Deptford, Greater London

Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship

£16,640 a year

THE ARK CHILDREN CENTRE LIMITED, Deptford, Greater London

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 10 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: 01-09-2026 (In 38 days)

Job ref: None

Location ref: Deptford, Greater London

Full Job Description

Introduction

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain an early year's qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents.



About the Employer

We are a day nursery off Evelyn Street in Deptford. We care for children from 3 months to 5 years. The Ark Children Centre provides a friendly, warm and safe nursery environment, whilst focusing on the children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs. Our ethos is that, if a child is happy, in a safe secure environment, they will develop to their full potential.

What You'll Do

  • You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents to provide the best service for our families
  • Ensure that every child's wellbeing is met by providing a thriving and safe environment
  • Safeguarding all children in the setting and making sure any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately
  • You will observe, monitor and support delivering activities and learning experiences linked to the EYFS
  • Ensure children’s progress and achievements are regularly and effectively assessed and recorded. Including any activities, meals served and medication administered
  • Meet the needs of individual children, having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures, and medical histories
  • Learn and maintain high standards in the nursery
  • Support and serve food to children, ensuring any special dietary requirements are met at all times


Training Outcome

Early Years Educators are found in a range of settings, including day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out-of-school environments and local authority provision, giving you a broad range of employment opportunities. 



Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience


Qualifications

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


Course Information

Course: Early years lead practitioner (level 5)

Level: 5

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Higher



Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday shifts between 7:30am to 6:30pm. Rota based hours.

Expected Duration: 2 Years



Training Provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/level-5-early-years-lead-apprenticeship-127092036