Job Description

The Vacancy

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

"You never feel alone at LEYF - there's always someone to turn to." - Selamawit, Nursery Manager


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?

"I wanted more job satisfaction, so I came back to LEYF." - Sunita, Nursery 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 Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

A bit about the role

"I have received a great deal of support, recognition and training, always having someone I can talk to." - Marta, Nursery Manager


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.


Deputy Nursery Manager will lead the nursery team the LEYF way, putting the children at the center. This includes being responsible for nursery finances, staffing, health and safety, partnering with parents and ensuring the quality of the curriculum.


You'll be part of the LEYF Manager community contributing across our settings, sharing ideas and learning.


This is a permanent position within the organisation. The successful candidate will initially be based at our Barking Riverside nursery to provide maternity cover for a period of 12 months. After this period, they will relocate to another nursery within the organisation on a permanent basis.

You will need:

The right to work in the UK Team leadership and strong relationship building skill Level 3 or above childcare qualification Good ideas on how to maintain high quality and ratio bound environments An ability to safeguard and protect children To be reliable, positive and friendly

About the nursery

Barking Riverside Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old.


We're a spacious, modern setting situated in a new development in Barking, close to the River Thames and Barking underground and railway station.


Our children enjoy getting active with Nation Sports, storytelling sessions, science experiments, cooking with our chef and much more! They also love to get out and explore locally, visiting interesting places, including a nature reserve and ecology centre.

Apply now

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


The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.