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London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)

As well as offering high quality and affordable childcare, at LEYF we pride ourselves on being an exceptional place to pursue a career in childcare. Friendly and supportive, LEYF is a place where everyone works together to offer a first-class education for children and a welcoming environment for their families.

 

 
Early Years Assistant - Chadwell Heath Featured
We are recruiting an Early Years Assistants for our Farrance Road Nursery & Pre-School. Our staff aim to strengthen children’s educational success by widening their network of social relationships and expanding their cultural horizons. As an Early Years Assistant, you will deliver the EYFS through child-led activities, where you will be able to use your fun, creative flair and provide excellent, engaging learning opportunities for the children. JOB REQUIREMENTS Proactively implement safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures You must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Be able to support the management team to meet all Ofsted requirements and to ensure that these are always maintained A positive and proactive attitude to work A team player who uses their own initiative and who thrives working in a busy and exciting environment WORKING AT FARRANCE ROAD NURSERY...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) London, UK
 
EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR– SOUTH BERMONDSEY Featured
LEYF is passionate about making sure our children are as safe, fit, and healthy as possible. Critical to this is ensuring children eat delicious and nutritious food every day, and develop healthy eating habits for life. We know that the nursery chef is critical to this, so we invest heavily in our nursery chefs and they are integral to the nursery team. Burgess Park Nursery operates during term time, this role will be 15 hours over 5 days, 39 weeks per year. Job Requirements Planning and preparing nutritionally well-balanced meals for children at the nursery, always following the LEYF policies and procedures including ‘Healthy Eating’ and ‘Allergy’. Actively participating in LEYF’s pioneering Early Years Chef Academy, a CACHE Level 3 endorsed award. This course costs £1000 for externals but is free for LEYF chefs. Supporting the nursery’s approach to healthy eating, including running cooking and food-related...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) South Bermondsey, London, UK
 
Early Years Educator - London Featured
LEYF is passionate about making sure our children are as safe, fit, and healthy as possible. Critical to this is ensuring children eat delicious and nutritious food every day, and develop healthy eating habits for life. We know that the nursery chef is critical to this, so we invest heavily in our nursery chefs and they are integral to the nursery team. Burgess Park Nursery operates during term time, this role will be 15 hours over 5 days, 39 weeks per year. Job Requirements Planning and preparing nutritionally well-balanced meals for children at the nursery, always following the LEYF policies and procedures including ‘Healthy Eating’ and ‘Allergy’. Actively participating in LEYF’s pioneering Early Years Chef Academy, a CACHE Level 3 endorsed award. This course costs £1000 for externals but is free for LEYF chefs. Supporting the nursery’s approach to healthy eating, including running cooking and food-related...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) London, UK
 
Early Years Educator - Brixton Featured
JOB DESCRIPTION Despite the challenges of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis we are still recruiting for staff in our nurseries. We are only able to conduct telephone interviews at this point in time as we need to follow the Government’s guidelines on social distancing. London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is keen to hear from you and the Recruitment Team will be reviewing all applications. We will then be offering telephone interviews to successful candidates. We can then advise you on the next stage in the recruitment process. Please keep applying.   Our Brixton Nursery are seeking Early Years Educators to join their tight knit team. Located in Lambeth, the nursery is an important community hub, providing much needed support for local families. We are recruiting for an Early Years Educators who can create inspiring experiences for our children, whilst establishing a nurturing environment and encouraging bravery and curiosity in our...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) Brixton, London, UK
 
Nursery Manager - New Cross Featured
JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an organised and talented Nursery Manager to join our dedicated and hard-working team. The successful candidate will have solid experience in running a busy nursery. Main aspects of the role include but are not limited to working closely with all staff while ensuring focus on the needs of the children as well as being accountable for nursery finances, deployment of staff, quality of the curriculum, Health and Safety, partnership with parents, community engagement and child protection.   New Cross Nursery & Pre-School is a short walk from local bus routes and transport hubs offers a fun and exciting environment for children to enjoy and learn in. The rooms are split over 2 floors and is one of our larger settings they have a spacious garden which gives the children opportunities to expand on their outdoor learning. Working at New Cross means you will have fantastic resources and a spacious environment which so you can be...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) New Cross, London, UK
 
Early Years Educator - Pimlico Featured
Job description Our Early Years Educators create inspiring experiences for our children whilst establishing a nurturing environment and encouraging bravery and curiosity in their development. As an Early Years Educator, you deliver the EYFS curriculum through child-led activities. You use your fun and creative flair to provide engaging learning opportunities for the children. Early Years Educators have relevant child care qualifications at Level 3 or above, the experience of working in an Early Years setting, a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection, and a positive and proactive attitude to work.   Job requirements Essential Full and relevant Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Comprehensive knowledge of child protection and safeguarding and the ability to take the lead in vulnerable situations when required Minimum of 12 months experience working in an Early Years setting Continually strive for best practice in yourself...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) Remote (Pimlico, London, UK)
 
Early Years Apprentice - London Featured
Job description LEYF offer the Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) and run three apprenticeship programmes every year. Courses start in March, July and September, so it’s never too late to apply. Many of our apprentices are aged 16 to 18, but you can be an apprentice at any age. As a LEYF Early Years Apprentice, you have at least a Grade C or 4 in GCSE English and maths or Level 2 Functional Skills or Level 1 in Childcare. Most importantly, you have a passion for Early Years education and care, along with the energy and enthusiasm to make a difference to children’s lives. On successful completion of the course, you will be guaranteed an interview for an Early Years Practitioner post.  Job requirements Essential Right to work in the UK   Desired   About the nursery Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Noah’s Ark Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care for...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) London, UK
 
Early Years Educator– South Bermondsey Nursery & Pre-School Featured
JOB DESCRIPTION Our South Bermondsey Nursery is seeking Early Years Educators to join their hard-working team. The nursery is in a purpose-built building which is also home to a Children’s Centre, they have a large garden area where children are able to explore and are encouraged to take part in messy play. Located close to local bus routes as well as London Underground and National Rail stations South Bermondsey Nursery and Pre-School is an important community hub, providing much-needed support for local families. We are recruiting for Early Years Educators who can create inspiring experiences for our children, whilst establishing a nurturing environment and encouraging bravery and curiosity in our children’s development. Our Early Years educators excel in teamwork and help support the nursery as it grows into a truly fascinating setting for our children. JOB REQUIREMENTS Full and relevant child care qualification at level 3 or above....
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) Bermondsey, London, UK
 
Early Years Practitioner – New Cross Nursery & Pre-School Featured
J JOB DESCRIPTION We are recruiting for Early Years Practitioners who can create inspiring experiences for our children, whilst establishing a nurturing environment and encouraging bravery and curiosity in our children’s development. Our Early Years Practitioners will be a supportive team member and can work in a positive and compassionate way. JOB REQUIREMENTS Full and relevant child care qualification at level 2 or above. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and how this is monitored in a nursery setting. At least 6 months experience working in an early year’s setting To champion LEYF’s values and advocate our mission to save the world one child at a time. To encourage a supportive team atmosphere and the ability to work together in a positive and compassionate way. To continually strive for best practice in yourself and inspiring others. To be dedicated in achieving the highest standard of education and...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) New Cross, London, UK
 
Room Leader – Soho Nursery & Pre-School Featured
JOB DESCRIPTION Our Soho Nursery & Pre-School is a cosy and intimate setting tucked away in the streets of Soho. We have a secret underground garden where the children love to play and explore. We are recruiting a new Room Leader who will manage the room and supervise a team of Early Years professionals by creating and planning daily and weekly routines, featuring activities that stimulate and encourage children’s curiosity. As a LEYF Room Leader you will work closely with the management team to ensure that best practice is maintained and delivered throughout the nursery to ensure we provide the best experience for our children and their families. JOB REQUIREMENTS Level 3 or above in Early Years Childcare or equivalent Leadership and team management skills To build and maintain strong partnership working with parents to enable children’s needs to be met. To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) Soho, London, UK
 
Early Years Educator
Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £21,000 - £22,500 per annum Qualification : Level 3+ in Early Years or equivalent Location: Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9EP   Situated in East Dulwich, our Gumboots Nursery is busy and vibrant with an outstanding reputation within the local community. The nursery is one of our larger settings and after an exciting building project completed in June 2021, Gumboots offers a spacious and modern environment, that ensures the children are constantly stimulated in their rooms and outdoor areas.   We are seeking an people with Level 3 qualifications, who can match our approach to learning which always puts the child first. Exploring sensory through to independence and healthy eating, Gumboots extends the child’s learning and focuses on their interests and achievements.   Working with your key children, you will ensure that the activities you are planning are inspiring their learning and encouraging their curiosity. You...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) East Dulwich, London, UK
 
Early Years Educator
JOB DESCRIPTION Our Fire Station Nursery is seeking Early Years Educators to join their tight-knit team. Located in Hackney, the nursery is an important community hub, providing much-needed support for local families. We are recruiting for Early Years Educators who can create inspiring experiences for our children, whilst establishing a nurturing environment and encouraging bravery and curiosity in our children’s development. Our Early Years educators excel in teamwork and help support the nursery as it grows into a truly fascinating setting for our children. JOB REQUIREMENTS •Full and relevant child care qualification at level 3 or above. •Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and how this is monitored in a nursery setting. •At least 6 months experience working in an early year’s setting •To champion LEYF’s values and advocate our mission to save the world one child at a time. •To encourage a supportive team atmosphere and the ability to...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) Hackney Central, London, UK
 
Room Leader - Hackney
JOB DESCRIPTION Our nursery is based on the Pembury Estate in Lower Clapton close to Hackney Downs and Hackney Central stations. Joining LEYF in 2015, the nursery is light and roomy setting where children love to play and explore. The Nursery benefits from having 2 gardens, one for under 2’s and the other for the pre-schoolers. The management at this nursery works very closely with staff to ensure the best outcomes and practice is provided at all times. We are recruiting a new Room Leader who will manage the room and supervise a team of Early Years professionals by creating and planning daily and weekly routines featuring activities that stimulate and encourage children’s curiosity. You will role model behaviors for other members of staff as well as for the children with your creativity and passion. As a LEYF Room Leader, you will work closely with the management team to ensure that best practice is maintained and delivered throughout the nursery to ensure...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) Hackney, London, UK
 
Nursery Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an organised and talented Nursery Manager to join our dedicated and hard-working team. The successful candidate will have solid experience in running a busy nursery. Main aspects of the role include but are not limited to working closely with all staff while ensuring focus on the needs of the children as well as being accountable for nursery finances, deployment of staff, quality of the curriculum, Health and Safety, partnership with parents, community engagement and child protection. Deanery Road Nursery & Pre-School is in the heart of Newham and offers a fun and exciting environment for children to enjoy and learn in. Working at Deanery Road means you will have fantastic resources and a spacious environment which so you can be very creative in activities. JOB REQUIREMENTS Level 3 or above childcare qualification Strong demonstratable experience managing a larger early years’ setting A strong leader...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) Stratford, London, UK
 
Early Years Educator
Our Brixton Nursery are seeking Early Years Educators to join their tight knit team. Located in Lambeth, the nursery is an important community hub, providing much needed support for local families. We are recruiting for an Early Years Educators who can create inspiring experiences for our children, whilst establishing a nurturing environment and encouraging bravery and curiosity in our children’s development. Our Early Years educators excel in teamwork and help support the nursery as it grows into a truly fascinating setting for our children. Job Requirements Full and relevant child care qualification at level 3 or above. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and how this is monitored in a nursery setting. At least 6 months experience working in an early year’s setting Be able to encourage a supportive team atmosphere and have the ability to work together in a positive and compassionate way. To continually strive for best practice in yourself...
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) Remote (Brixton, London, UK)