Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

You will join a warm, supportive, and highly dedicated early years team who place children at the heart of everything they do. The setting is committed to delivering outstanding childcare outcomes and supporting staff to develop into confident senior practitioners and future leaders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to progress from a hands-on practitioner role into a more leadership-focused position, developing the skills required to supervise, guide practice, and support quality improvement within an early years setting.

What You’ll Be Doing

Take on a lead practitioner pathway with responsibility for supporting high-quality early years practice Work closely with senior staff to support planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities Develop leadership skills in mentoring and supporting other team members Operate an effective key worker system, building strong relationships with parents and carers Plan, implement, and review a broad programme of engaging, child-centred activities aligned to the EYFS Support safeguarding, welfare, and inclusive practice across the setting Contribute to maintaining a safe, secure, and nurturing “home-like” environment for children Promote children’s development, independence, and emotional wellbeing

Training:

Training & Development

You will be working and learning on-site during your working hours Attendance at college-based classroom sessions will be required As part of Scope Training, you will receive ongoing support from a dedicated mentor throughout your Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Continuous professional development focused on leadership, safeguarding, curriculum planning, and quality improvement

Training Outcome:

Completing a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship provides a foundation degree-equivalent qualification that equips practitioners for senior leadership, specialist child development roles, and top-up degree pathways.

Employer Description:

Kids Corner Nursery first opened its doors in 2012, right in the heart of Leicester on Upperton Road. Our home is a cosy Victorian building spread across three floors, full of character, warmth and laughter.

The nursery was founded by two best friends, Hafsa and Mariam, both with years of experience in childcare — and mums themselves. When they couldn’t find flexible, high-quality care for their own children, they decided to create it. The very first children to walk through our doors were their own!

Today, Kids Corner Nursery is run solely by Hafsa, ensuring their original vision of a loving, family-focused nursery remains at the heart of everything we do.

We’re proud to offer term time childcare for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Our aim is simple: to provide a fun, nurturing and affordable environment where every child feels safe, supported and happy.

We’ve handpicked a team of caring managers and staff who share our passion for giving children the very best start in life. From day one, your child becomes part of our Kids Corner family. ?

Working Hours :
8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday - Friday. Term time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience