At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team while nurturing young minds in a fun, outdoor learning environment.
- Company: Muddy Boots, a vibrant nursery dedicated to early childhood development.
- Benefits: Birthday off, monthly rewards, staff outings, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team passionate about creating meaningful relationships with children and families.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Childcare qualification and GCSEs in Maths and English required.
The predicted salary is between 27255 - 29000 £ per year.
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:
- Having a gentle touch, a calm presence, and a love for those magical early milestones.
- Being part of a friendly, supportive team who truly care about what they do.
- Creating a nurturing environment where you can grow and develop your skills.
- Thinking of creative and exciting sensory opportunities.
- Offering outdoor learning opportunities and adapting these to a younger age range.
- Leading and inspiring the team of practitioners.
- Building positive relationships.
- Monitoring next steps and development.
- Following baby room routines.
- Building positive partnerships with parents.
- Planning activities and learning walks with the children.
- Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for the children.
- Being 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.
Benefits:
- 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.
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5 in Bournemouth employer: Shoots
Shoots is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for aspiring childcare professionals at Woodlands Early Learning in Southampton. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside attractive benefits such as free lunch and gym membership discounts, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally.
