Early Years Educator

Salary: £26,000 – £28,080 per year

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.

Job Description

Our Pembury Nursery based in Hackney are recruiting qualified Early Years Staff to join their hard working and dedicated team.

As a LEYF Early Years Educator you will work with your key children ensuring that the activities you are planning are inspiring their learning and encouraging curiosity. You will be responsible for observations and safeguarding the children within the setting and ensuring that every day has something unique and fun.

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 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 care
* Have a passion for making a difference in their communities.
* A child centred approach to teaching using creative and exciting methods to engage and stimulate

Career Progression

At LEYF we aim to promote 50% of our leaders from within and nurture our staff to help them progress in their careers.

If you aspire to become a manager or you want to be the best you can be in your role, LEYF, using our coaching and mentoring approach, coupled with our famous LEYF Academy courses, will support your journey.

The London Early Years (LEYF) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required.