London Early Years Foundation • Hackney, East London
About this role
Early Years Practitioner Level 3 – E2 7PE - £28,418 - £31,359 per annum + amazing benefits
We put people before profit
work for a family of nurseries with heart
“LEYF has helped my career through on-going training and support.” ‒ Caroline, Early Years Practitioner
We’re the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 40 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family and give them the best start in life.
LEYF is known for quality teachers — we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.
What’s in it for you?
“LEYF gave me the confidence and the teaching to go further in my job.” ‒ Victoria, Room Leader
Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
Flexible working contract choices – subject to local need
Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
70% discount on childcare fees
Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
Sector-leading parental leave
Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the well-being app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations
Thinking about your next step?
If you're a Level 3 (or above) Early Years Teacher with an eye on becoming a Room Manager, even if you're not quite there yet, we would love to hear from you. We’re offering a nurturing development pathway that could see you ready to step into a Room Manager role in as little as 6 months.
You'll have a personalised development plan, tailored to you.
This could include
One-to-one coaching from your manager
Buddying with an experienced Room Manager (in your nursery or another nearby)
On-the-job learning experiences
Specialist training from our London Institute of Early Years
We’re here to grow great leaders. If this sounds like you, apply today.
About the nursery
Rated Good by Ofsted, London Fields Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old.
You can find us in Hackney, not far from London Fields station. We’re a roomy nursery, with separate areas for babies, toddlers and Pre-Schoolers. We have lots of space for all-weather outdoor play.
The children enjoy a wide range of activities, including messy arts play, gardening, woodwork, science experiments, chopping veg in our home corner using real utensils, obstacle courses, cooking and more
You will need
Level 2 or above childcare qualification
The right to work in the UK
An ability to safeguard and protect children
To be positive, adaptable and friendly
Apply now
Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.