Career progression
A career in early years and childcare offers many opportunities to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility and progress into new roles.
You may begin as an apprentice, early years assistant or nursery practitioner before progressing to roles such as:
- Room Leader
- Senior Practitioner
- Deputy Manager
- Nursery Manager
- Early Years Teacher
- Special Educational Needs Coordinator
- Childminder or Childminding Assistant
- Area Manager
- Early Years Trainer or Assessor
- Family Support Worker
- Wraparound Manager
- Owner
With experience and further qualifications, you could move into leadership, advisory, inspection, training or higher education roles. You may also choose to set up and run your own childcare business.
Continuing professional development, specialist training, additional qualifications and leadership experience can all support your career progression.
Early years and childcare offers a rewarding career where you can continue learning while making a positive difference to children and families.
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