Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

An established industry player in early years education is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher to join their vibrant team. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and nurture young minds in a supportive environment where your voice is valued. With a unique approach to teaching and a commitment to equal education, you will have the freedom to create engaging learning experiences tailored to the needs of each child. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits including childcare discounts, and a strong focus on professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

7% pension contribution

70% childcare discount

Up to 35 days annual leave

Sector-leading parental leave

Wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Company events

Team celebrations

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting and educating children with SEND.
• Level 3+ Early Years qualified to inspire and nurture.

Responsibilities

• Create amazing learning experiences tailored to children's needs.
• Follow LEYF's unique teaching model with creative freedom.

Skills

Early Years Education

Creativity

SEND Support

Education

Level 3+ Early Years Qualification

Job description

Join us as an Early Years Teacher at Stockwell (Stockwell Road, SW9 9ES).
At LEYF, our teachers love that their voices really are heard, they're involved in decision-making and have creative freedom that they don't get elsewhere. We also recognise you as a teacher, even if you're more familiar with the term Early Years Educator or Nursery Practitioner, because that's what you are.

But don't just take our word for it, here's what our teachers say:

• “I feel like I'm on a journey with my team with the same aim and purpose. We all have our weaknesses and strengths, but we fit together as a team.”
• “I'm proud to feel valued, and I matter. I'm not just a number that can be replaced. Even people who don't know you, they take the time to get to know you.”
• “By being a charity, the children come first. It's not just money making.”

What we offer you:

• Starting salary of £29,958 per annum (full-time, 40 hours/week, over 4 or 5 days)
• 7% pension contribution (you only contribute 1%)
• 70% childcare discount for your children/grandchildren at a LEYF nursery
• Top training and development through our London Institute of Early Years, including our Early Years Degree
• Up to 35 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays and your birthday off)
• Sector-leading parental leave, wellbeing support, shopping discounts, company events, team celebration, and more!

About LEYF:
We're the London Early Years Foundation; a family of 41 nurseries in London. With our unique charitable social enterprise model, we're leading change in Early Years, ensuring equal education and care for all children to give them the best start in life. You can find out more about life at LEYF on our website or on social media. Just search LEYF or LEYF careers.

Who we're looking for:
Join LEYF and bring your creativity to life in the classroom! Our nurseries follow LEYF's unique teaching model, but you'll have the freedom to tailor your approach to suit the children's needs. From trips to the Science Museum to fun activities with our nursery chef, you'll create amazing learning experiences.

We're looking for you to be Level 3+ Early Years qualified ready to live our values through your work: Inspiring, Brave, Nurturing, Fun. To really thrive in this role, we're looking for you to show a passion for supporting and educating children with SEND. You may not have a SENDCo qualification, but if you do this would be a bonus. You'll also have full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Our recruitment process is quick, so you'll hear from us within 1-2 days after applying. Reach us on (phone number removed) for any questions or click apply.