Early Years Practitioner L2/3 - Earls Court Nursery

London Early Years Foundation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing childcare provider in London is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their team. The role offers a salary between £27,897 and £29,958 per annum, alongside excellent benefits including training, generous pension contributions, and up to 35 days off. The ideal candidate loves helping children and possesses at least a Level 2 childcare qualification. Join a supportive family of nurseries committed to quality education for children.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off per year

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to Headspace app

Qualifications

• Must possess a Level 2 or above childcare qualification.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to safeguard and protect children.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment for children.
• Encourage children's development and learning.
• Engage in community activities with the children.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Friendliness

Education

Level 2 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3 - Full Time, SW5 - £27,897 - £29,958 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.

Benefits

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• 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

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.

Responsibilities / Requirements

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

About the nursery

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Earls Court Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old.

You can find us in Earls Court, close to Earls Court and West Brompton stations.

We’re based in a beautiful Victorian townhouse. Our children enjoy singing, maths, cooking, PE, woodwork and much more. The Children are also champions of the local community and love to get out and about. We teach them to be kind to people and to the planet.

Apply now

Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.