Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Hopscotch Pre School (Room Leader)(Term Time Only)

Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship as a Room Leader at Hopscotch Pre School, Ferndown.

Hopscotch Preschool and Nursery is a long-established setting based in Ferndown and caters for children from 3 months to 3 years.

We value fun and a great atmosphere! Children learn most successfully when they are happy and secure, supported by a team who are happy and fun loving!

We are a busy and thriving setting within a purpose-built building surrounded by large outdoor spaces and overlooking protected heathland.

Your duties and responsibilities will include;

The role of a Room Leader

The role of a Room Leader looks after the educational and social development of babies from 3months to 2 years old.

Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in age-appropriate play activities whilst leading a team of 5.

What does the role involve?

• Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators in the room.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Mentor and train staff to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities that support the developmental needs of the children.
• Organise a daily routine that balances learning, play, and rest.
• Create stimulating environments with engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity and development.
• Ensure individual learning plans are developed to meet the needs of each child.
• Ensure the room is always well-organized and that all resources are available and used effectively.
• Set up activities and create displays that reflect the children's work and progress.

What are we looking for?

• Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher) in childcare.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Experience working in an early year setting.
• Good communication skills, both with children and adults.

Requirements;

• A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential 
• Must have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent 

Hours;

• Hopscotch Pre School is open from 7:45am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
• The successful candidate will be required to work 39 hours per week over 4 days with the same day off each week

STSW2

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking