Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

1. To lead and support a team of professional staff and to ensure good practice at all times and to engage in a good staff team

2. To take responsibility for designated aspects

3. Take all responsible steps to provide a safe and secure environment at all times, ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained and the nursery team’s compliance and awareness to the nursery Health and Safety policies

4. To assist in the review of policies and procedures

5. Understand our requirements with regard to the EYFS suitable to the age and adhere to that at all times

6. Acting as manager having responsibility when the manager is not on the premises

7. Have a key holder responsibility

8. To be flexible with the working practices of the nursery setting

9. To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe setting policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm

10. To be a positive/ effective role model for staff and children

11. To assist with the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with OFSTED and local authority guidelines and nursery procedures

12. To assist with the implementation of administrate procedures involved with: registration, place allocation and other related matters

13. Liaise with local authorities and other professionals associated with the setting

14. Undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. preparation of snacks, cleaning of equipment and other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the manager

15. To be involved in staff training and mentoring of new staff members

16. To meet with staff termly to discuss their development and progress with the manager

17. Support the designated safeguarding officer with MASH enquires, policies and procedures and any other relevant paper-work- see separate job description for main duties

18. File all relevant paperwork at the end of each week in the office

Training:
Training will be conducted at the setting alongside online sessions from Skills Group There will be off the job tasks weekly and in person observations from your assigned assessor and trainer

Training Outcome:
To become Duty Manager of the Nursery

Employer Description:

Secret Garden Day Nursery is situated in Dawlish and you must be able to access the Nursery progress with the apprenticeship. 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8:00am- 6:00pm, 40hrs per week

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