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Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship

Abacus Ark LTD · London · posted 28 October 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Higher (Level 5)
Standard
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Starts
2 January 2027
Closing date
1 January 2027
Positions
1

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  • Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
    Lead high-quality practice within the setting
  • Support and mentor colleagues to deliver excellent outcomes for children
  • Plan and implement engaging learning experiences
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals
  • Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

Your training

What You’ll Gain:

  • A Level 5 Early Years Lead Educator qualification
  • Valuable hands-on experience in a nursery environment
  • Support and mentoring from experienced early years professionals
  • Online learning delivered by Best Practice Network
  • The opportunity to build a long-term career in early years education, with potential for a permanent role

Where it leads

  • Potential to progression to a manager role

About Abacus Ark LTD

Abacus Ark was founded in 2012 by Anthony Ioannou, inspired by a long family tradition in early childhood education. His grandmother, Angela Carrington, opened Toddlers Inn Nursery School in St John’s Wood, where his mother Laura later helped expand the family’s vision for nurturing, play-based learning. It was also where Anthony began his own early years journey – an experience that shaped his understanding of the power of care, curiosity, and community. 

Things to consider

  • DBS

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 34-35 Eastcastle Street, London, W1W 8DW
  • 92C St. John's Hill, London, SW11 1SH
  • 1-4 The Parade, Regents Plaza, Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 5TR
  • 14 Thornsett Road, London, SW18 4EN

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