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Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

Bee Active Childcare

Apprenticeship vacancy details

Salary

Meets or exceeds apprenticeship requirements

Level

Level 5

Intermediate Apprenticeship (level 2)

An Intermediate Apprenticeship is the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade A-C. Our range of Intermediate Apprenticeships are available at our Further Education College, University of Derby - Buxton.

Advanced Apprenticeship (level 3)

An Advanced Apprenticeship is the equivalent of two A-levels. Our range of Advanced Apprenticeships are available at our Further Education College, University of Derby - Buxton.

Higher Apprenticeships (level 4 & 5)

Higher Apprenticeships are employer-led programmes focused on developing the skills particular sectors require. A Higher apprenticeship is a work-based course which includes the award of a foundation degree or equivalent level qualification.

Degree Apprenticeship (level 6 & 7)

Our degree apprenticeships bring together the best of higher and vocational education and provide the equivalent of a full bachelors degree.

We work with excellent local and national employers and professional bodies, including Rolls-Royce and the NHS, to deliver a qualification that provides you with both the hands-on and academic learnings you need to be successful in your chosen profession.

You will be employed throughout your apprenticeship, spending part of your time with your employer and part of your time at university. All tuition fees are covered by your employer.

Closing date

Open until the position is filled

About the Employer

We are a small private daycare nursery working with children from 0-4. We are looking at expanding our business so there are lots of opportunities for growth. Our staff are amazing and incredibly welcoming.

Location:

Mill Hayes Sports Pavilion, Tunstall Road, Knypersley, Staffordshire, ST8 7AQ

About the Role

We would like to employ an apprentice who has achieved a level 2 or 3 in Childcare already and has experience working in a private day care nursery to place onto a L5 Early Years Apprenticeship.

Duties:

Skills required:

Benefits:

Birthday off paid, discounted childcare, well-being days and treats, Christmas Eve off paid.

Hours:

Minimum 30 hours per week on a rota basis

Entry Requirements

Maths and English GCSE at C/4 or above

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Start your journey to success by applying today

How to apply

You can apply via the government apprenticeship service page.