Lead Nursery Practitioner Apprenticeship (L5) - London

Join Canopy Nursery as a Lead Nursery Practitioner and develop your leadership skills through a Level 5 apprenticeship while supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing in a high-quality early years setting.

Working closely with the Room Leader, Third in Charge and Deputy Manager, you will help deliver high-quality care, education and learning experiences that support children's development, wellbeing and individual needs.

You will play an active role in implementing the nursery's curriculum, monitoring children's progress and building positive relationships with families and other professionals. You will also develop your leadership skills, contribute to the effective running of the nursery and help maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for every child.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of a high-quality early years curriculum that promotes children's learning, development and individual needs.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress, using these observations to inform planning and support children in achieving their developmental milestones.
• Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and the nursery's curriculum and quality assurance standards.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, colleagues and external professionals to support children's learning and wellbeing.
• Contribute to key person responsibilities, including communicating with families and sharing information about children's progress and development.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures, promptly reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Support children with additional needs and contribute to appropriate referrals and partnership working with relevant professionals when required.
• Follow health and safety procedures, infection prevention measures and hygiene standards to maintain a safe environment for children, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to daily nursery routines, including room preparation, resource organisation, food hygiene and maintaining a clean and welcoming learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery and maintain consistently high standards of care and education.
• Develop leadership and mentoring skills, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, professional team culture.
• Maintain accurate records and complete relevant documentation in line with nursery policies, regulatory requirements and confidentiality procedures.
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision and professional development to keep knowledge and practice up to date.
• Help promote the nursery's services and build positive relationships with current and prospective families.

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0-5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we’re with you every step of the way.

Upon completion of this 24 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship qualification.

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.