Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Muddy Boots (Room Leader – Baby Room)

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – at Muddy Boots, Kinson.

Muddy Boots Kinson is located within the grounds at Kinson Academy in Bournemouth. They are open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm all year round, catering for babies, two-, three- and four-year-olds. The nursery building is separate from the school and runs independently, following the same vision that the other Muddy Boots follow. We have high aspirations for all children, and they will leave us having built strong attachments, having good language and communication skills, eating a well-balanced nutritious diet, having a love for play, and a strong connection to nature. 

Ofsted said “the curriculum is broad and ambitious for all children. Staff organise activities and experiences to meet children’s individual needs and nurture their curiosity”.

The teachers at Muddy Boots are interested, responsive and excited by the experiences they are sharing with the children.

They are caring, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and patient.

They are passionate about building attachments with the children and families to create meaningful relationships.

Muddy Boots aims to ensure the nursery team reflects society, with a diverse group of adults from all walks of life, with different experiences, backgrounds and set of skills.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• Do you have a gentle touch, a calm presence, and a love for those magical early milestones.
• A friendly, supportive team who truly care about what they do.
• A nurturing environment where you can grow and develop your skills.
• Thinking of creative and exciting sensory opportunities. Being able to offer outdoor learning opportunities and adapting these to a younger age range.
• Lead and inspire the team of practitioners   
• Build positive relationships
• Make sure next steps and development are being monitored
• Baby room routines followed
• Build positive partnerships with parents
• Plan activities and learning walks with the children
• Maintain safe and naturing environment for the children
• To be hands on undertaking all aspects of personal care.

Requirements;

• A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential 
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• Have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent 

Hours;

• The setting is open from 8:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work 38 hours per week 

STSW2

• Birthday off every year
• Monthly staff member of the month – Gift card
• 3 X staff outings annually
• Ongoing training and development
• Christmas shopping afternoon
• Refer a friend scheme