Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Playhouse Nursery and Pre-School - FT

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

Job summary

A family of nurseries in Lewisham is looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. This full-time role offers a salary of £29,383 per annum, generous benefits including training, discounts on childcare, and a supportive work environment focused on children's education. You will need a Level 3 childcare qualification and the right to work in the UK. Join a dedicated team that values care and education.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off

Parental leave

Access to Wellbeing app

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to safeguard and protect children.

Responsibilities

• Help children develop and learn.
• Be creative in teaching methods.
• Support children in their educational journey.

Skills

Safeguarding children

Adaptability

Friendliness

Education

Level 3 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Full Time - Lewisham, SE14 - £29,383 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

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 Good by Ofsted, Playhouse Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. You can find us in Fordham Park, close to New Cross and New Cross Gate stations. We\'re a spacious, modern nursery with separate rooms and gardens for different age groups.

Apply now

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