Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Old Kent Road Nursery and Pre-School - Part Time

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Job summary

A reputed childcare organization in Peckham seeks a part-time Early Years Practitioner to join their supportive team. You will focus on children's development and learning while applying the organization's unique teaching model. A Level 3 childcare qualification is required, alongside a positive and adaptable nature. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and multiple benefits, including generous holiday and childcare discounts. Join a family of nurseries with a heart and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7% (1% from you)

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off per year, including bank holidays

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to a wellbeing app and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to safeguard and protect children is essential.
• Warm and keen to help children develop.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development and learning.
• Participate in community-focused nursery activities.
• Implement LEYF's unique teaching model while allowing creativity.

Skills

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Creativity

Education

Level 3 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Part Time - Monday – Wednesday, 8-6pm - Peckham, SE15 - £14.40 per hour + sector leading 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 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." - 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

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Old Kwent Road Nursery and Pre-School (previously known as Bird in Bush Nursery) provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. The Nursery is located in Peckham, close to South Bermondsey station. We are a spacious, airy setting, with separate rooms for different age groups and two gardens. The children enjoy science experiments, construction, messy arts play, gardening, cooking and much more.

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