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Deputy Manager - Level 5 Apprentice

Zero25 LTD · Cambridge · posted 9 July 2026

Wage
£35,000 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Higher (Level 5)
Standard
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Starts
3 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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.

Your 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.

Where it leads

Upon completion of this Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner course, you will be a positioned to secure opportunities within senior leadership.

About Zero25 LTD

As part of Monkey Puzzle Cambridge, you will be joining our caring, welcoming and supportive team.

 

Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come. For over 20 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn and develop in our safe and secure environments for.

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • Early Years Educator - Level 3 Early Years Educator - Level 3 (grade Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 12-13 REGENT TERRACE, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 1AA

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