Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Camberwell Grove Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

London Early Years Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family of nurseries is seeking an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 in Southwark, offering £29,958 per annum plus benefits. This role focuses on providing quality Early Years education and care. Candidates should have a Level 3 childcare qualification and a positive, adaptable approach. Benefits include a generous pension, 70% discount on childcare fees, and up to 35 days off annually. Join their supportive community dedicated to child development and learning.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off a year

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to wellbeing app and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Warm and keen to help children develop and learn.
• Ability to safeguard and protect children.
• Creativity to adapt teaching to children's learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Provide Early Years education and care from birth to 5 years.
• Implement LEYF's unique teaching model with creative adaptations.
• Support children's development through various activities.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Full Time - Southwark, SE5 - £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.

What's in it for you?

“LEYF gave me the confidence and the teaching to go further in my job.” - Victoria, Room Manager

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 wellbeing app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

A bit about the role

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.

You will need:

• 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

About the nursery

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Camberwell Grove Nursery and Pre‑School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. You can find us in Camberwell, close to Denmark Hill and East Dulwich stations. We're a bright, spacious nursery with a large garden. Our children enjoy yoga and PE, singing and signing nursery rhymes, messy arts play, cooking, construction and growing vegetables on their own on‑site allotment.

Apply now

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