Early Years Practitioner Level 3

London Early Years Foundation LEYF; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family of nurseries is seeking an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 in Greenwich, SE28. In this full-time role, you will support children's early education in a nurturing environment, using a unique teaching model that allows for creativity. The position offers a salary of £29,383 per annum, extensive training, a generous pension scheme, and sector-leading benefits including up to 35 days off. Join a supportive team focused on providing high-quality early years education.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7% from employer

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off a year

Sector-leading parental leave

Wellbeing app access and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• The right to work in the UK.
• Experience working with children in Early Years.
• Ability to support children’s development.

Responsibilities

• Support children's education and personal development.
• Foster a warm and nurturing environment.
• Implement LEYF's unique teaching model.

Skills

Ability to safeguard and protect children

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Friendliness

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Full Time - Greenwich, SE28 - £29,383 per annum + 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 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:

• The right to work in the UK
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• To be positive, adaptable and friendly

About the Nursery

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

Our new purpose‑built LEYF nursery opened in early 2023. This new addition to our family of nurseries across London is our second nursery in Greenwich and is particularly special as this is the first time we are designing and building a LEYF nursery from scratch. Based in the Reach building, opposite Thames Mead Health Centre, Thames Reach Nursery and Pre‑School is well served by local transport links and is a 15‑minute walk from Plumstead Station, and 8 minutes by bus from Woolwich Station. The nurturing garden will present opportunities for outdoor learning for the children. LEYF is partnering with landlords Peabody and their community foundation team to open our doors to enrich children's learning in Thamesmead.

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