Course duration: 15 - 24 months
Suitable for:
- Room leaders
- Lead practitioners
- Assistant nursery managers
- Pastoral care managers
- Early years officers
Entry requirements:
- To not already hold an early years qualification at level 5 or above.
- Meet course suitability and initial assessment requirements in English
- and maths.
Fees:
up to £400 employer
contribution or £8,000
apprenticeship levy**
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an Early Years Educator Level 5 Apprentice. An ideal programme to teach senior practitioners how to operationally run a setting.
This role is designed as a career foundation in early years education, with clear progression pathways towards roles such as:
Further education - You could take your career to the next level and study a
specialist childcare qualification with CACHE.
Below are examples of some roles you could progress into as you develop in your career:
- Room Leader
- SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
- Deputy Manager
- Nursery Manager
What you’ll learn
The Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 apprenticeship is an ideal programme to teach senior practitioners how to operationally run a setting. Below are some examples of the knowledge, skills and behaviours you’ll develop as part of your apprenticeship.
Knowledge
- Ethics and rights-based approaches
- Contemporary schools of thought
- Planning cycles
- Theories of self-regulation
- Leadership theories
Skills
- Sensitive interaction opportunities
- Lead daily routines
- Promote equality and diversity
- Safeguarding compliance
- Implement CPD opportunities
Behaviours
- Person centred, friendly and
- approachable.
- Being assertive and exercising
- diplomacy.
- Receptive and open to challenge
- and constructive criticism..
Course structure
Month 1
Induction:
At the start of your course you’ll attend an induction to learn about your course in more detail before you commence your learning.
Months 1-18
On-programme learning:
During this time you’ll learn the required knowledge and develop the required skills and behaviours as set out in your course curriculum.
Months 19-24
End-point assessments:
This is the assessment stage of the course where you’ll complete end-point assessments (EPA) which determine your overall apprenticeship grade. As part of the course you’ll complete two end-point assessments:
- Observation (90 minutes)
- Professional discussion (60 minutes)
- Project presentation (40 minutes)
Month 24
Completion:
Once you have received your final grade, you’ll have completed your apprenticeship! You’ll have an 'Achiever Interview' with your tutor to set plans and goals for your career post-apprenticeship.
Key Details
- You’ll have 16 group teaching sessions (up to 3 hours each) and 3 self study lessons.
- Progress reviews every three months with you, your employer and your tutor
- (approx. 1 hour each).
- Additional 1-1 support sessions with your tutor throughout the programme and assessment preparation sessions.
Course benefits
Accelerate your career
Prepare yourself for a management level position through this apprenticeship and learn how to support the operational running of your setting.
Access to enrichment courses
You’ll have access to a comprehensive collection of extracurricular courses to support
your development.
Student discounts
You’ll gain exclusive apprenticeship discounts on hundreds of high street stores at TOTUM and Student Beans.
Industry expert teaching
All our tutors have hands-on experience in early years and know how to help you to excel within a senior childcare role.
Our Values:
At Bo Peep Nursery, we are dedicated to nurturing confident, curious and happy children in a warm, stimulating and inclusive environment. Our long-standing nursery prides itself on quality early years education, thoughtful curriculum planning, and a supportive team culture where every child and team member can thrive.
We believe in investing in people and developing talent from within, nurturing future leaders who will shape the next generation of early years education.
You will be joining a team of highly motivated, experienced and dedicated professionals where your strengths can be utilised and recognised; and where autonomy will be given to enable growth both personally and professionally.
As a Bo Peep Apprentice, you will receive:
- On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced practitioners
- An apprenticeship programme leading to recognised qualifications
- Clear career progression pathways and personal development support
- Paid training, weekly breakfasts, staff socials and development days
- Potential to join future sites
- Supportive, collaborative working environment
Safeguarding Statement
Bo Peep are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences. A continuous subscription to the update service will also be required. Prior to the commencement of employment, the candidate must satisfy all safeguarding criteria as set by the Company. This is subject to alteration and zero tolerance will be made in this regard. The Company holds the final right to provide employment and will singularly deem a candidate either suitable or unsuitable to work in a high priority environment with children.
Job Type: Apprentice
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £400.00-£8,800.00 per year
Work Location: In person
