Various stages to your career in childcare
When you decide to move into a career in childcare there are many great opportunities that can lead to some fantastic careers in childcare. Opportunities range from gaining a level 3 qualification to qualifying as an early years teacher.
If you want to work with children or are looking to further your career in childcare, take a look at the table below to see what career opportunities there are.
| Level of course | Further training/Qualifications | Example of Job Roles once achieved the further training/qualification |
| I have achieved my level 2, what next | Level 3 Early Years Educator | Nursery practitioner Pre-school Assistant Playgroup Assistant Room leader/supervisor |
| I have achieved my level 3, what next? | Early Years Foundation Degree | Nursery Supervisor Nursery Nurse Pre-School Leader Deputy Manager Playgroup Leader |
| I have achieved my level 5 what next? | Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Degree | Nursery Manager Nursery Nurse Area Manager Nursery Owners |
| I have achieved my level 6 what next? | Postgraduate Certificate in Education , Early Years initial teacher training, Initial Teacher Training (ITT) | Qualified Teacher Status
The Early Years Initial Teacher training leads to becoming an Early Years Teachers. |