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Early Years Lead Apprentice

Cleo's Caring Corner Day Nursery · Bristol · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£27,000 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Higher (Level 5)
Standard
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Starts
2 September 2026
Closing date
1 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • To provide children ages 0-5 with high-quality learning, development, and care
  • To fill in for the manager of the nursery
  • To oversee and evaluate nursery employees as instructed
  • To guarantee that the nursery is a secure setting for kids, employees, and other people
  • Forming alliances with parents and other caregivers in order to boost their involvement in their child's growth
  • To be in charge of any duties assigned by the nursery manager

Your training

Work is submitted using Bud, the cutting-edge online platform, which is easy to use and includes login access for employers to keep track of their apprentices' progress.

Delivery includes:

  • 18-months on programme with up to 3-month End Point Assessment
  • Monthly training events, face-to-face or online
  • Monthly BPN Boost webinars and online resources for support
  • Weekly check-ins with Apprenticeship Tutor
  • 6-weekly reviews with Apprenticeships Tutor and Employer

Where it leads

Best Practice Network have a relationship with Nottingham Trent University, who offer a 12-month online top-up degree in Childhood and Education Studies.

This unique new course is designed for you if you hold a level 5 qualification and want to top up to a BA honours degree level. Delivered online, the course offers a flexible approach to learning, allowing you to conveniently fit your studies in around your personal and working life.

Once you have completed the top-up degree, you can apply to begin your EYITT with Best Practice Network to become an Early Years Teacher.

About Cleo's Caring Corner Day Nursery

Welcome to Cleo’s Caring Corner Day Nursery. Our warm, friendly, enthusiastic and caring staff place christian values and the love of God at the centre of all that we do. Families of all-faith and no faith are welcome to our nursery. It is such a privilege and an honour to be able to care for and nurture the children in our setting. We place a huge emphasis on working holistically with the children in our care and are very keen on building strong relationships with all the families who use our nursery. We offer nursery spaces all year round from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm.

Things to consider

This is a lead role, therefore you must be able to show knowledge in the early years sector and have a great understanding of safeguarding, with proven experience.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade C/4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade C/4) — desired
  • A Level Level 3 Early Years Educator (grade Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • CONDUIT PLACE, BRISTOL, BS2 9RU

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