About
Monkey Puzzle are part of an award-winning nursery group, offering high quality childcare in their specially equipped nursery for children aged three months to five years old. They also offer multi-sports, cooking, sing and sign and Yoga to ensure the children at their nursery have every opportunity to develop holistically. Their onsite chef produces a varied and delicious menu providing nutritious meals for the children and staff. Monkey Puzzle’s Early Years Team excel in teamwork and will deliver an outstanding learning experience to you as well as supporting you to develop your skills through innovative training.
Main description
This Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to develop into a Room Leader while working in a professional early year setting. You will gain hands‑on leadership experience, support day‑to‑day nursery operations, and help deliver high‑quality care and education for children.
What you'll do at work
- Ensure full regulatory compliance
- Deliver outstanding care and education
- Support, develop, and lead nursery staff within your room, ensuring their professional development
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies
- Manage budgets, staffing rota and maintain financial targets
Training to be provided
Training provider
WMC TRAINING LTD
Training course
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
Training schedule
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Entry Requirements
Essential qualifications
Early Years Educator - Level 3 in: Early Years Educator - Level 3 (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Company benefits
- Holidays - 20 days & 8 bank holidays
- Pro rata Nursery closure during Christmas week
- Birthday Off
- Wellness Support - Employee assistance Programme
- Supportive and close-knit environment
Future prospects
Upon completion of this LV5 Early Years Lead Practitioner course, you will be in a good position to secure opportunities within senior leadership.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 26/10/2026
Salary
£32,000 a year
Location
This job is located in Cambridge, Cambs
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
