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

Here at SpectacularKidz, your baby is our main priority, we are here to provide a warm, cosy, environment with well-trained experienced staff. We recognise that babies need special attention, love and cuddles and we are there to provide it. We offer advice and support to parents and understand that leaving a baby in a nursery environment may be at times be a bit difficult for both the parent and baby.

What You'll Do

As a Trainee Deputy Manager, the apprentice will play a key role in supporting the leadership and day‑to‑day running of the nursery while completing a Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship.

The apprentice will:

Support the Deputy Manager and Manager in the day‑to‑day operation of the setting
Lead rooms or practice areas to ensure high‑quality teaching, learning, and care
Support and mentor staff, apprentices, and students
Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements are met at all times
Help plan, implement, and review the early years curriculum in line with the EYFS
Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals
Contribute to staff supervision, team meetings, and continuous improvement
Support with compliance, inspections, and quality assurance processes
Complete all apprenticeship training, assessments, and coursework alongside their role

Training Outcome

On successful completion of the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship, the apprentice will be well‑prepared to progress into a Deputy Manager role, with clear progression opportunities to Nursery Manager
The apprenticeship supports the development of leadership, management, and operational skills required to take on increased responsibility within the setting

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
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: Shifts to be confirmed with flexible working hours. Working pattern: 3 - 4 days per week.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED

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