Introduction

This Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to develop into a Room Leader 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

Monkey Puzzle are part of an award-winning nursery group, offering high quality childcare in their specially equipped nursery for children aged three months to five years old. They also offer multi-sports, cooking, sing and sign and Yoga to ensure the children at their nursery have every opportunity to develop holistically. Their onsite chef produces a varied and delicious menu providing nutritious meals for the children and staff. Monkey Puzzle’s Early Years Team excel in teamwork and will deliver an outstanding learning experience to you as well as supporting you to develop your skills through innovative training.

What You'll Do

Ensure full regulatory compliance
Deliver outstanding care and education
Support, develop, and lead nursery staff within your room, ensuring their professional development
Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies
Manage budgets, staffing rota and maintain financial targets

Training Outcome

Upon completion of this LV5 Early Years Lead Practitioner course, you will be in a good position to secure opportunities within senior leadership.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

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

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: WMC TRAINING LTD

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