Nursery Manager - LV5 Apprenticeship Pathway

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners?

WMC Training is seeking a dedicated/ambitious professional with proven practitioner experience who wishes to progress their career into management at our client in Cheam (SM3).

You'll become the business leader of tomorrow within this client.

What you'll do

• Fully understanding the Policies and Procedures and following them when running the nursery
• Managing and overseeing the daily running of the nursery
• Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and the staff team, fostering strong relationships and addressing any concerns or feedback
• Completing staff supervision and ensuring communication with the staff team is kept to a high standard
• Leading staff meetings every month
• Staff delegation and deployment to ensure all rooms are working within the adult to child ratios
• Conducting peer observations and management spot checks
• Focusing on the quality of interaction and the high levels of practice
• Conducting clipboard tests on the staff team to improve knowledge
• Mentoring and training the staff team whilst encouraging and upskilling practice
• Organising parent events
• Monitoring all daily and weekly checks are completed to a high standard
• Conducting effective viewings of the nursery
• Assisting with the enquiries process, and following up with parents after their viewing
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements within the nursery setting
• Monitor children's progress and maintain accurate records of their developmen
• Collaborate with external agencies when necessary to support children's needs
• Drive initiatives that enhance the nursery's reputation within the community

Training

Training towards your Lv5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification will be structured through a mixture of 1-2-1 coaching and online course materials.

You will be entitled to off-the-job training which will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard, learning as this employer invests in your future.

After the apprenticeship

The employer are keen investors in their staff. They are looking on this candidate to be the business leader of the future and establish a long-term career with them. They are keen for you to implement fresh ideas, establish a management style and eventually work towards the role of Nursery Manager.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: Early Years Educator - Level 3, Early Years Educator - Level 3 (grade Pass)

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About the employer

When we think about Hygge in the Early Years we are focusing on the FEELING. We feel that no matter what their background or situation, “Every child needs a champion”. We as educators stand up for what our children need, value each child as an individual and understand that each child has the potential to learn from their surroundings in their unique ways. Our vision shapes all aspects of teaching and learning from the planning process, the interactions between staff and child and the learning environment.

By working in partnership with parents, we aim to provide a stimulating, challenging environment which is:

A home away from home

Warm, simplistic and joyful

A space to connect children to their families

Helping children to be powerful and active

Seeing oneself as a capable learner

Recognizing and being curious

Shared Values

Respect for children and childhood

A positive image of children as competent, capable, strong and powerful, who have enormous potential

The holistic learning climate has a significant impact on children

Playing outdoors, experiencing the natural environment is crucial

Well-being, co-operation, and teamwork are valued

Reciprocal relationships between children and adults are vital

To create a “laboratory of possibilities”

Parents are respected and valued

Relationships with the whole community and children's wider environment are very important

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Early years lead practitioner (level 5), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Higher (level 5)
• Training provider: WMC TRAINING LTD
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: 40 hours a week. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: Competitive