Early Years Practitioner Level 2/3 - South Bermondsey Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

London Early Years Foundation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A family of nurseries is seeking an Early Years Practitioner Level 2/3 in South Bermondsey. This full-time role offers a competitive salary from £24,721 to £28,012 per year with generous benefits. Candidates must hold a Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification and be passionate about educating children in a supportive family-like atmosphere.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off including bank holidays

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to wellbeing app and discounts

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality Early Years education and care.
• Utilize unique teaching model to aid children's development.
• Create a supportive and nurturing environment.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Creativity

Education

Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Early Years Practitioner Level 2/3 - Full Time - South Bermondsey, SE16. Salary range £24,721–£28,012 per annum + generous benefits. Level 2 salary: £27,897 per year. Level 3 salary: £29,958 per year.

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart. LEYF (London Early Years Foundation) is 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 provide strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community-focused, and teams look after one another. You join a family of nurseries with a strong support network.

What’s in it for you?

• 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, including access to a wellbeing 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. 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. 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.

What you will need

• Level 2 or 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

About the nursery

Rated Good by Ofsted, South Bermondsey Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. It is located in Bermondsey, not far from Bermondsey underground station and South Bermondsey railway station. The nursery is bright and modern, with separate rooms and gardens for different age groups.

There are lots of activities for children to choose from, including obstacle courses, cooking, gardening, modelling clay and painting, as well as dialogic reading.

How to apply

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