Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Cumberland Road Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

London Early Years Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A family of nurseries is seeking an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 to join the Cumberland Road Nursery and Pre-School team. The role focuses on helping children from birth to 5 years succeed through creative teaching methods and community-focused activities. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and be warm, friendly, and adaptable. The position offers extensive training, promotions, and benefits such as generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off, including bank holidays

Generous pension at 7%

Access to Wellbeing app

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a childcare qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Must possess the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to safeguard and protect children is essential.
• Must be positive, adaptable and friendly.

Responsibilities

• Help children develop and learn through supportive education.
• Implement LEYF's unique teaching model creatively.
• Organize outings and activities focused on children's learning.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Level 3 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Cumberland Road Nursery and Pre‑School - Full Time

London Early Years Foundation LEYF

East London, E13 8NH

£28,808 per annum

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 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.

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

Cumberland Road Nursery and Pre‑School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old.

You can find us in Plaistow, close to Canning Town underground station and West Ham and Star Lane DLR stations.

Our children enjoy science experiments, cooking, gardening, construction, messy play with sand and water and more.

Apply now

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