Nursery Room Leader Apprenticeship - Sandon

Mumbles Nursery are looking for a new Room Leader Apprentice. You will be studying for your Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship L5.

What you'll do

Mumbles Day Nursery is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our friendly team as a Nursery Room Leader Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to develop advanced leadership skills within an early years setting while working towards the Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 qualification.

You will play a key role in leading the day-to-day operation of a nursery room, supporting children's learning and development, and helping to maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.

Working closely with the management team and fellow practitioners, you will gain valuable leadership experience while further developing your knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and high-quality early years practice.

Day-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of your designated nursery room.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging activities that support children's learning and development.
• Act as a key person, building positive relationships with children and their families.
• Observe, assess and monitor children's progress in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Support and mentor other practitioners within the room.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to children's development.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of care, hygiene and organisation.
• Complete all apprenticeship training and coursework requirements.

This role involves working closely with young children in a busy nursery environment. Successful applicants must be committed to maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding and professionalism at all times.

Training

At Shaping Lives, we are dedicated to one mission: helping nurseries like yours nurture future generations through high-quality early childhood education. As a trusted training provider, we specialise in developing skilled, passionate educators who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children aged 0–5. Whether you're looking to enhance your current team's skills or recruit new talent, we're with you every step of the way. Upon completion of this 24-month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Early Years Lead Practitioner L5 Apprenticeship.

After the apprenticeship

There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

• Initative
• Non judgemental
• Organisational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Teamworking
• Communication Skills

Things to consider

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

About the employer

Mumbles Day Nurseries has two beautiful Staffordshire settings, situated in the historic Harrowby Estate and rural village of Sandon and the bustling market town of Stone. We nurture children between the ages of 0 and 5 years within our unique settings, as well as offering a range of extra curricular activities such as Forest Schools.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years lead practitioner (level 5), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Higher (level 5)
• Training provider: PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday-Friday (Shifts Range Between 7:30-18:00).
• Start date: 24 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £30,160 a year