Early Years Practitioner Level 3 – Full Time
East Dulwich, SE22 – £28,474 per annum plus sector‑leading benefits. A 4‑day week option is available (Mon‑Thur or Tue‑Fri).
We are the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), a family of 40 nurseries in London. As a charitable social enterprise, we are leading change in Early Years, ensuring equal education and care for all children. 27 % of our places are funded‑only and 75 % of our nurseries are in some of the most deprived areas of London, giving you the chance to make a significant impact. 100 % of our nurseries have an Ofsted rating of Outstanding or Good, thanks to the brilliance of our teachers.
As a Level 3 or above Qualified Early Years Teacher, you can join our Gumboots Nursery. We recognise you as a teacher at LEYF, and you may know this role as a Nursery Practitioner in other settings.
Gumboots Nursery and Pre‑School, rated Good by Ofsted, provides Early Years Education and Care to children from birth to 5 years old. We are located at 171‑173 Crystal Palace Rd, SE22 9EP, close to East and North Dulwich stations, with ample free off‑street parking. The nursery features separate rooms and gardens for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Children enjoy a varied and stimulating curriculum, including baking sessions with our chef, Zumba classes, gardening and community trips.
Why choose LEYF?
We have been around for 121 years and are always evolving, giving you the opportunity to evolve with us. The best Early Years education is delivered by amazing teachers, and we provide top training and development through the London Institute of Early Years to deepen your knowledge and practice.
Benefits
- Salary of £28,474.09 for full time, 40 hours per week. Let us know if you prefer your shifts to be split over 4 or 5 days. If you’re looking for less than 40 hours, we also encourage you to apply.
- Generous pension: we contribute 7 % while you contribute 1 %.
- 70 % discount on childcare fees for your child at a LEYF nursery.
- Up to 35 days of annual leave per year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and a birthday off.
- Sector‑leading parental leave.
- Free Wellbeing app.
- Shopping discounts.
- Team celebrations in your nursery.
- Annual company conference – a fun and informative whole‑company event.
What We Look For
Each nursery shares LEYF’s unique teaching model, but you will have the freedom to be creative to suit how children learn best. Whether you take a train to the Science Museum, a bus to a nearby LEYF nursery, or host a baking session with our chef, you’ll create amazing learning experiences for your children in your classroom.
You will hold a Level 3 or above childcare qualification that is full and relevant for the Early Years sector to count in legal Nursery Practitioner ratios, and you must have the right to work in the UK.
As part of the recruitment process, we’ll be looking for evidence of your ability to protect and safeguard children in your care and for you to showcase a knowledgeable, passionate and imaginative approach to providing high‑quality Early Years education.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application. Once applied, you can expect one of our friendly recruiters to give you a call for a quick chat and to book an interview. Our recruitment process is fast, and you can expect to hear from us within 1‑2 days of applying. You can reach us if you have any questions about being an Early Years Teacher / Nursery Practitioner at LEYF.
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