Job Description

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

\xe2\x80\x9cLEYF has helped my career through on-going training and support.\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x92 Caroline, Early Years Practitioner

We\xe2\x80\x99re 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 \xe2\x80\x94 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\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?

\xe2\x80\x9cLEYF gave me the confidence and the teaching to go further in my job.\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x92 Victoria, Room Leader

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Flexible working contract choices \xe2\x80\x93 full-time, part-time (3 days, AM or PM shifts)
• 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

\xe2\x80\x9cWe are friends, we are like family. We support one another.\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x92 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s always about the children in our nurseries.

About the nursery

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Ford Road Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old.

You can find us in Dagenham, not far from Dagenham Heathway tube and Old Dagenham Park. We\xe2\x80\x99re a light, spacious nursery, with separate rooms and adjoining gardens for different age groups.

Our children enjoy activities from climbing trees to growing veg, woodwork, arts and crafts, storytelling, baking and even the occasional singalong around our firepit!

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.

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.

London Early Years Foundation