Deputy Manager - Level 5 Apprenticeship
Little Explorers Daycare LTD · Woodford Green · posted 9 July 2026
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As a Trainee Deputy Manager, the apprentice will play a key role in supporting the leadership and day‑to‑day running of the nursery while completing a Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship.
The apprentice will:
- Support the Deputy Manager and Manager in the day‑to‑day operation of the setting
- Lead rooms or practice areas to ensure high‑quality teaching, learning, and care
- Support and mentor staff, apprentices, and students
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements are met at all times
- Help plan, implement, and review the early years curriculum in line with the EYFS
- Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals
- Contribute to staff supervision, team meetings, and continuous improvement
- Support with compliance, inspections, and quality assurance processes
- Complete all apprenticeship training, assessments, and coursework alongside their role
Your training
Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5.
Where it leads
- On successful completion of the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship, the apprentice will be well‑prepared to progress into a Deputy Manager role, with clear progression opportunities to Nursery Manager
- The apprenticeship supports the development of leadership, management, and operational skills required to take on increased responsibility within the setting
About Little Explorers Daycare LTD
Here at SpectacularKidz, your baby is our main priority, we are here to provide a warm, cosy, environment with well-trained experienced staff. We recognise that babies need special attention, love and cuddles and we are there to provide it. We offer advice and support to parents and understand that leaving a baby in a nursery environment may be at times be a bit difficult for both the parent and baby.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- Level 3 Early Years Educator Level 3 Early Years Educator (grade Pass) — essential
Where you'll work
- 150 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0AG
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