Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Level 5

Shoots Training Limited; Havant; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Havant seeks an enthusiastic individual for a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship. You'll provide stimulating experiences for children aged 3 months to 4 years, ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene while adhering to safeguarding policies. Candidates must have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalents. The role offers 37.5 hours of work per week with alternating shifts.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 Childcare qualification required.
• GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide stimulating experiences and environments for children.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Facilitate a strong key person approach.

Skills

Childcare experience

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding policies

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Growing Places, Havant

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Growing Places, Havant.

Our Growing Places approach is inspired by the values of the Reggio Emilia nurseries and pre-schools in Italy. This is an inspirational approach that builds a culture that respects childhood and allows each child to have daily opportunities to play, explore, discover, communicate and develop tolerant, understanding relationships. Bringing together, children, parents and staff in a journey of education.

We currently have five award winning nurseries, all registered with Ofsted as GOOD and OUTSTANDING, within Havant, Waterlooville and Fareham.

We have babies, family and pre-school room and we care for children between 3 months to 4 Years.

Our additional opportunities include Physical Project, Outdoor Forest School, weekly outings and weekly visits to our outdoor provision, Little Acorns which has a small holding of animals.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote this daily in every routine
• Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families
• Uphold strict safeguarding policies
• Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent
• Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures

Requirements;

• A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential
• GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent

Hours;

• Growing Places, Havant is open from 7:30am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week (Alternating shifts of 7.30-4pm and 10-6pm)