Early Years Practitioner - London Fields Nursery

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

Job summary

A dedicated nursery network in London seeks an Early Years Practitioner to support children's development and education. This role involves creative teaching within a supportive environment that prioritizes children's learning and well-being. Competitive salary, generous benefits including childcare discounts and flexible contracts. Join a family of nurseries committed to providing high-quality early years education.

Benefits

7% pension contribution

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off per year

Access to well-being app

Annual conference

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above childcare qualification required.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to safeguard and protect children.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development and education.
• Implement LEYF's unique teaching model creatively.
• Foster a caring and supportive environment.

Skills

Child development

Safeguarding

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Level 3 – E2 7PE - £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 Leader

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Flexible working contract choices – subject to local need
• 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 well-being 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.

About the nursery

Rated Good by Ofsted, London Fields Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old.

You can find us in Hackney, not far from London Fields station. We’re a roomy nursery, with separate areas for babies, toddlers and Pre-Schoolers. We have lots of space for all-weather outdoor play.

The children enjoy a wide range of activities, including messy arts play, gardening, woodwork, science experiments, chopping veg in our home corner using real utensils, obstacle courses, cooking and more

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

Apply now

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