London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Old Kent Road Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time
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Early Years Practitioner Level 3 – Full Time (Peckham, SE15)
Salary: £31,934 per year + amazing benefits
"LEYF has helped my career through on-going training and support." – Caroline, Early Years Practitioner
About Us
We’re London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), a close-knit family of 43 nurseries where passion for children and their families drives everything we do. What sets us apart:
- We prioritise children’s needs over profit, giving them the very best start in life
- Our strong coaching culture ensures you grow with us – from on-the-job learning to career progression
- Nurseries thrive as independent but tightly-knit teams, always supporting one another "LEYF gave me the confidence and skills to go further in my job." —Victoria, Room Manager
What’s Included
✅ Sector-leading pay with generous development opportunities, free internal training and promotion paths ✅ 7% pension contribution (from us), +1% from you ✅ 70% discount on your childcare facility if you have a little one ✅ 35 days off annually, including:
- 8 statutory bank holidays
- 3 days between Christmas and New Year
- Your birthday (pro-rated for part-time staff) ✅ Longer-than-sector standard parental leave for all staff ✅ Wellbeing support, cash for team celebrations, annual conferences and discounted retail deals
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The Role – Rooted in Happiness
“We’re friends, we’re family; we’re here for each other.” – Elizabeth, Early Years Practitioner
At LEYF, you’ll never just be “the teacher”—you’re the patients and passionate guide who makes big difference. Your days will include:
- Hands-on nurturing – daily connections with children, building confidence and curiosity
- Attention to detail—moderating their early learning experiments (from baking to gardening) while prioritising hygiene and newer day goals
- Flexibility and big ideas – reshape our flexible, child-focused teaching model to suit the kids’ pace (e.g., field trips, cross-site events, or indoor garden labs)
You’ll spark wonder day in and day out, whether you’re reading picture books, facilitating messy art afternoons, or letting toddlers experiment with science experiments.
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Requirements
✔ Level 3 (or higher) Early Years qualification (e.g. NNEB Level 3 Diploma, EYTLP) ✔ Right to work in the UK (required) ✔ DBS check or commitment to safeguarding checks ✔ Awesomeness with people – this job demands warmth, natural people skills, and adaptability
About the Nursery
Old Kent Road Nursery (Peckham, SE15) – an Ofsted Good-rated setting open Monday to Friday (7:30am – 6:00pm).
📍 Location: Peckham, near South Bermondsey station 🏡 Spacious premises with 3 age-specific classrooms, two outstanding gardens and access to our specialist kitchens 🚀 Creative programme where play-based learning includes **messy arts, construction, juicy cooking, gardening sessions, and takeaway trips to the Science Museum
Next Steps
Ready to grow your career—while growing tiny minds? Email your CV or complete our application now. We’ll have our team chatting to you quickly.
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