Job Introduction
Role Title: Early Years Programme Leader
Location: Home-based with occasional national travel
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm (37.5 hours)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Early Years Programme Leader to provide academic and sector leadership across our Level 2, 3 and 5 Early Years apprenticeship programmes.
This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality, learner-centred programmes that support apprentices to become confident and capable Early Years educators and leaders. You will champion best practice across programme delivery, ensuring provision aligns with apprenticeship standards and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Working closely with internal teams, employers, and sector partners, you will help ensure a consistent and high-quality learner experience while contributing to raising standards within the Early Years sector.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Lead and line manage a team of Early Years Coaches, ensuring high standards of coaching, assessment and learner support.
- Recruit, develop and support a high-performing coaching team with strong sector expertise and professional values.
- Set clear expectations and manage performance through regular reviews, coaching and development conversations.
- Support continuous professional development to ensure delivery reflects sector best practice and apprenticeship requirements.
Programme Delivery
- Co-design and review high-quality learning resources for Early Years apprenticeship programmes.
- Oversee programme delivery including apprentice inductions and assessment launch activities.
- Ensure a consistent and engaging learner journey through effective communication and programme documentation.
Quality Assurance
- Conduct regular quality assurance activities including observations, review of assessment decisions and learner records.
- Maintain accurate programme data and ensure compliance with internal quality assurance processes.
Assessment & End Point Assessment (EPA)
- Maintain strong knowledge of End Point Assessment requirements and sector developments.
- Work collaboratively with End Point Assessment Organisations and industry partners.
- Support apprentices with structured assessment preparation, including simulations and guidance aligned with assessment criteria.
Student Experience & Employer Engagement
- Work with internal teams to support programme growth and the successful onboarding of new employers.
- Act as an escalation point for employer or apprentice concerns, ensuring professional and timely resolution.
- Build strong relationships with employers and stakeholders to support engagement and programme success.
- Review student experience data and implement improvements to enhance learner satisfaction and outcomes.
Essential Skills & Experience
- At least 3 years’ occupational experience within the Early Years sector.
- Level 5 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent) or above.
- Experience leading or managing apprenticeship programmes, ideally within Early Years or education.
- Experience delivering high-quality training or learning for adult learners.
- Strong coaching skills and experience supporting learner development and performance.
- Experience working collaboratively with employers and stakeholders.
- A teaching, coaching or assessing qualification at Level 3 or above.
- Experience undertaking internal quality assurance within apprenticeship delivery.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft 365 and online learning platforms.
- Ability to analyse learner data and use insights to support decision-making and programme improvements.
Desirable
- Experience managing or supporting a team of Early Years or Apprenticeship Coaches.
- Previous line management experience within education, training or Early Years settings.
- Experience working with curriculum or learning design teams to enhance learning resources.
- Experience contributing to programme quality improvement or Ofsted readiness activities.
Why work for BPP Education Group?
It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:
- Study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
- With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home. (2 days a week on site)
- 30 days annual leave (38 days total) plus the option to purchase 10 additional!
Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo certain checks such as a DBS.
As a Disability Confident employer, BPP is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process. Candidates are encouraged to share any adjustment requirements ahead of interview so these can be considered and accommodated.
BPP part of Lyceum Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP safer recruitment practices
BPP part of Lyceum Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.
