Early Years Practitioner Level 3

DescriptionWe 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 – full-time, part-time [3 days, AM or PM shifts] 
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 Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations  
A bit about the role 
“We are friends, we are like family
We support one another.” ‒ Elizabeth, Early Years Practitioner 
We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn
You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life
 
Every nursery shares LEYF’s unique teaching model
But you will have the freedom to be creative to suit how the children learn best
Whether you hop on a train to the Science Museum, take a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or bake with your nursery chef, it’s always about the children in our nurseries.  
About the nursery 
“My nursery is like a family.” ‒ O’Shana, Room Leader  
Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and childcare to children from birth to 5 years old
You can find us in Lewisham, a 10 minute walk from Lewisham or Hither Green station
They are a roomy nursery, with plenty of natural light and separate areas for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
There is lots of space for all-weather outdoor play
Children enjoy singing and signing nursery rhymes, maths, cooking, messy play and much more with the staff
The children are also champions of the local community and love to get out and about. 
You will need: 
Level 2, Level 3 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 
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£26,700
Lewisham
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