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Early Years

Apprentice Early Years Manager & Lead Practitioner

With SUNROSE LEARNING HUB LTD
Paying £22,464.00 per year
Manchester (view map)
27/10/25 expected start date
Early years lead practitioner (level 5)
2 Years duration
1 position available

Overview

Sunrose Learning Hub is a nurturing and creative alternative learning space for children aged 3-11. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and holistic education, we support home-educating families and those seeking child-led, hands-on learning in a calm, nature-connected environment. Our hub encourages children to explore freely.

About the apprenticeship

  • Observe and respond to children's interests and needs
  • Maintain a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment
  • Complete early years documentation and developmental observations
  • Ensure safeguarding and welfare requirements are met
  • Communicate with families about their child's development and wellbeing
  • Lead activities and projects for older children (5-11) once or twice per week
  • Work collaboratively with our team of session guides and tutors
  • Support a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful learning atmosphere

Administrative & Operational Duties:

  • Maintain up-to-date records and early years/Hub paperwork
  • Oversee health & safety checks and update risk assessments
  • Maintain first aid supplies and act as lead first aider
  • Manage daily cleaning duties and encourage children to take part in care routines
  • Assist with session bookings and parent communications
  • Liaise with the general manager on planning, staffing, safeguarding and reporting
  • Ensure compliance with Ofsted EYFS and standards

Apprenticeship qualification and training

  • Level 5 Early years Lead Practitioner Standard
  • Remote delivery with access to an electronic portfolio- OneFile
  • Attendance at mandatory interactive webinars
  • Access to a library of resource

Career progression

  • The successful applicant will continue to develop their Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour's (KSB's) in a professional and supportive childcare setting; upon completion the successful applicant may continue with their employment.

About the employer

Education

Employer

SUNROSE LEARNING HUB LTD

Address

Boundary Road Methodist Church
Irlam
Manchester
M44 6HD
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