London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time
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Early Years Practitioner Level 3 – Full Time – Hither Green, SE13
Salary: £31,359 per year + amazing benefits
About LEYF Nurseries
We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart.
“LEYF has helped my career through on-going training and support.” – Caroline, Early Years Practitioner
We’re the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF Nurseries) – a family of 43 nurseries across London. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family, giving them the very best start in life.
We pride ourselves on providing quality early years education. Your career deepens through strong in-house training, clear promotion paths, and a supportive environment. Our nurseries feel independent and community-focused; teammates take real care of each other. Here, you won’t just be part of a workplace – you’ll join a family of nurseries with compassionate relationships.
What’s In It For You?
“LEYF gave me the confidence and the teaching to go further in my job.” – Victoria, Room Manager
- Productive support and growth
- Lots of training opportunities
- Career progression opportunities
- Sector-aligned, competitive salary
- Flexible, family-friendly conditions (subject to local demand)
- Flexible contract options
- Generous benefits
- Pension: 7% from employer, 1% from you
- Childcare discounts: 70% off fees if you’ve got kids at LEYF
- Time off: Up to 35 days, including:
- 8 bank holidays
- 3 days off at Christmas/New Year
- Birthday day (pro-rated for part-timers)
- Parent leave: Offering more than the sector standard
- Wellbeing access: App for mental/physical health support
- Conference attendance and team celebration grants
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A Bit About The Role
“We are friends; we are like family. We support one another.” – Elizabeth, Early Years Practitioner
Bring your passion for nurturing children’s learning and social growth.
Your daily life will empower children to thrive by blending LEYF’s proven teaching model with creative, personalised approaches that suit each child’s unique ways of learning. From field trips to the Science Museum or visiting other LEYF sites to collaborative projects (like baking with your nurseys chef), children’s experiences unfold naturally and engagingly—always child-led, inspiring and joyful.
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The Essentials: Requirements
To excel at LEYF, you’ll need:
- A Level 3 childcare qualification or above
- The right to work in the UK
- Commitment to safeguarding – keeping children safe physically and emotionally
- A positive attitude – willingness to adapt, be playful, and build trusting relationships
About Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School
Previously known as Lysth Nursery, we’re now part of LEYF – Lewisham’s newest young nursery, combining expert care with child-centred play.
Where we are?
- Hither Green, 10-minute walk from Lewisham or Hither Green stations
- Natural light, spacious indoor rooms for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
- Scenic outdoor play area – weatherproof and varied
We invite you to join us from early hours through until lunch, to witness children growing despite uncertainty – filled with love and warmth.
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