Nursery Practitioner - Lv5 Apprentice

Ensure full regulatory compliance Deliver outstanding care and education Support, develop, and lead nursery staff Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies Manage budgets and maintain financial targets Lead and manage the nursery team, ensuring company policies and procedures are followed Maintain high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding in line with the EYFS Oversee planning, assessment, and inclusion practices, including SEND provision Ensure children’s safety and staff understanding of safeguarding procedures Recruit, induct, train, supervise, and appraise staff to maintain high-quality practice Effectively deploy staff and manage staffing, operational, and running costs Promote reflective practice, continuous improvement, and staff development Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals Represent and promote the nursery within the local community Ensure compliance with health and safety, emergency procedures, and safer recruitment requirements Manage complaints, inspections, and all nursery administration, including records and personnel files Support disciplinary and grievance processes in partnership with the Franchisee and Head Office Undertake additional duties as required by the line manager

Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Training Outcome:
Upon completion of this LV5 Early Years Lead Practitioner course, you will be in a good position to secure opportunities within senior leadership

Employer Description:

Our aim at Crocodile Rock Day Care is to make the early years of your child’s life as enjoyable, rewarding and positive as possible. We believe that children should have fun at nursery and actively promote learning through play.

Our objective is to help children achieve their full potential. We provide an environment rich in active learning opportunities, supported by a qualified team trained to enhance the learning of your child.

All activities are planned to meet each child’s individual needs, within the standards set by the Early Years Foundation Stage. This approach will help your child to develop to the best of their ability.

Working Hours :
35 hours a week, with 20% of employed time guaranteed to complete assignments, with support of a tutor.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative