Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship

The Deputy Room Leader is a qualified childcare professional with the responsibility for the day to day running of their room. They perform an important role caring for children, maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment, supervising staff and imparting their knowledge and skills to others. They are creative and reflective leaders able to implement new ideas and use a range of strategies to continually improve practice and support the management team.

· To work flexibly as part of the larger team, assisting and supporting colleagues wherever required, in order to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

·  Contribute to the effectiveness of team work by:

 - Communication is a vital part of team work

- Supporting management in remaining ‘good’ and strive towards achieving outstanding with Ofsted.

- Reflect upon our practice daily in everything we do. Things can always be made better.

 - Learn from each other, we all hold different skills.

· To be part of a team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment that is rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. Activities should take into account children’s abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds.

· To assist in the development and support of other staff members by communicating effectively, sharing knowledge and experience, delegating tasks appropriately, identifying training needs, leading meetings, inductions and 1:1’s – with support from the nursery manager.

· To respect and value all colleagues, children and parents, encouraging a positive and diverse working environment.

· To co-operate and work effectively with the manager, taking on additional responsibilities/duties and positively promoting developments in policies and procedures to team members· To embrace, understand and promote Tender Years Day Nursery and the role you play as part of the team which provides high levels of care and education.

· Promote positive relationships in the early years setting.

·  Be a key person by carrying out all related responsibilities such as building relationships with a small group of children and their families

·  Key persons are responsible for ensuring key children have an appropriate target set each week which will form part of the planning.

· To lead by example. To be professional and a good role model to the children and other staff members at all times

· To be responsible for the welfare of all children in your designated room, organising systems to ensure consistent, high- quality care.

· To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life

· Continual communication with parents via EY log and all of the functions available on it.

· Daily diaries are to be completed continuously throughout the day and published before 4.30.

·  All staff are to put through their own observations they have collected.

· Staff are to put through their own key child’s parental observations as soon as they come through.

 

Training:

The apprentice will have a Development Coach assigned to them for their learning journey and the DC will have 121's with them on a monthly basis.

Working towards a Level 5 Early years lead practitioner apprenticeship standard.

Training Outcome:

Once the L5 has been competed you can apply for other roles within the business such as Deputy or Room Leader or Deputy Manager or Manager

Employer Description:
Little Adventures Nursery began with a simple yet powerful vision: to create a nurturing space where children could flourish, explore, and grow. From the very start, our mission has been to provide exceptional early years education, blending the highest standards of care with an environment that feels like a second home. Every aspect of our nursery has been thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, encourage independence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every child’s journey is as unique and special as they are.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 40 hours per week 7.30am - 6pm Rota changes every 3 weeks

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience