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Deputy Manager - Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship - Children's Corner Childcare

Children's Corner Childcare · Rodley · posted 2 November 2026

Wage
Competitive
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 10 Months
Level
Higher (Level 5)
Standard
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Starts
1 December 2026
Closing date
30 November 2026
Positions
1

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  • Create awe and inspiration for the children you care for through creating exciting activities and teaching them new skills
  • Gain new knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout your apprenticeship to become a qualified practitioner
  • Support all their daily needs, from helping them at meal times, supporting their sleep needs and their well-being too
  • Teach them through a range of play types, both indoors and outdoors, as well as taking them on outings to enhance their cultural experiences

Your training

  • Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5
  • All training will take place at your place of work
  • This will be delivered to you face-to-face, with your own dedicated tutor, whether one-to-one or in small groups with other students. Group sizes are a maximum of 6 students
  • Your coaching sessions happen once a month or more often if needed. The training is unique and tailored to your learning needs. We come to you!
  • Training schedule is unique to each student to meet their individual needs
  • Support is always here, this is something we pride ourselves on, and the consistency of the same tutor throughout your course

Where it leads

This can lead to many other senior Early Years roles.

About Children's Corner Childcare

Children's Corner is a family run business with our staff well-being at the heart of our success. We pride ourselves in helping staff excel in their childcare journey with us.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
  • Level 3 early years educator Early Years Educator (grade Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Valley View School, Coal Hill Drive, Rodley, LS13 1DD

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