Flexi Bank Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Old Kent Road Nursery and Pre-School

The London Early Years Foundation; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a family of nurseries dedicated to providing exceptional early years education. This role offers flexible working hours, allowing you to balance your commitments while gaining valuable experience in childcare. You'll be part of a supportive team that prioritizes the well-being of both children and staff. With a focus on community and independence, this position provides opportunities for training and promotions in a nurturing environment. Enjoy generous benefits including childcare discounts, a robust pension plan, and ample time off, making it a fulfilling choice for anyone passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off a year

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to wellbeing app

Shopping discounts

Annual conference

Money for team celebrations

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above childcare qualification is essential.
• Ability to safeguard and protect children is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children in various activities including trips and baking sessions.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Reliability

Positive attitude

Friendliness

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Flexi Bank Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Peckham, SE15 - £12.50 per hour + sector leading benefits

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart.

"We are friends, we are like family. We support one another." - Elizabeth, Early Years Educator

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.

What's in it for you?

"I love meeting completely different people from very different backgrounds." - Paulina, Bank Staff

1. Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
2. Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
3. 70% discount on childcare fees
4. 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)
5. Sector-leading parental leave
6. 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

"They give you a lot of support." - Aggie, Bank Staff

If you like being around children and want a job that fits around your commitments or side hustle, this could be a great role for you. You can enjoy flexible working whilst gaining valuable knowledge and experience of Early Years teaching.

As part of the team, you might take the children on a train to the Science Museum, hop on a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or join in baking sessions with the children and your nursery chef.

While entry qualifications aren't necessary, if you want to learn more, we can help you get the training you need.

You will need:

1. Level 3 or above childcare qualification
2. The right to work in the UK
3. An ability to safeguard and protect children
4. To be reliable, positive and friendly

About the nursery

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Bird in Bush Nursery and Pre-School 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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