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Early Years Educator

Employer
London Early Years Foundation
Location
City of Westminster
Salary
£9.51 - £10.83 per hour
Closing date
9 Aug 2019

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Job Details

Job title: Early Years Educator

Employment type: Full time

Location: Borough Westminster, London

Salary: hourly rate (£9.51-£10.83)

Are you fun, inspiring, brave and nurturing? Would you like to change the world, one child at a time?

About us:

The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) are the UK's largest childcare social enterprise. As a registered charity,

London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is a social enterprise comprising of 39 nurseries across London. We believe that our nurseries across London have a duty to be a part of and support their local communities, to break down barriers by offering quality childcare to all local families. For the last 115 years we've seen our organisation as a catalyst for long-term social change and are proud to say that we are the largest childcare social enterprise in the UK.

About the job:

The role provides the opportunity to work in our busy and exciting, 'Ofsted' outstanding Carlton Hill Nursery. The 72 place nursery cares for children aged 0-5. The Nursery consists of two baby rooms, a toddler and a preschool room across 3 floors. Based in a beautiful grade two listed Victorian building, Carlton Hill cares for 72 children aged 0-5. LEYF are looking for Early Years Educators to support with the delivery of quality care and learning opportunities for children based on their needs and interests.

About you:

  • A full and relevant child-care qualification at level 2 or above.
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge and practical experience of safeguarding in an early years' setting.
  • Be able to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the EYFS.
  • A positive attitude with the ability to create a happy and stimulating learning environment for the children.
  • Ability to work successfully as part of a team and on own initiative.

What's in it for you:

We know it's our people who make LEYF great. That's why we value each staff member and offer:

  • Pay and conditions above national average within the early years sector
  • 50% off of childcare
  • £750 refer a friend bonus
  • Up to 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days over the Christmas period
  • 10% GLL Gym discount
  • 7% employer contribution towards pension
  • Overtime pay
  • Annual travel loan
  • Free life assurance

#HPindeed

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.

Company

At LEYF, we are more than just a nursery. We are making a difference every day to the lives of children in areas of London where there is limited access to high-quality early years education for local children, especially those living in poverty.

With a network of 39 nurseries across London, we are one of the largest providers of funded places for two-year-olds in London, and over 50% of those nurseries are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. As a social enterprise, our profits are invested back into our organisation so that we can continue to provide this high-quality education for all children and their families.

If you want to work somewhere with real purpose and heart, LEYF has a role for you. Whilst you are working to support our children, we make sure to support you too. You’ll benefit from:

  • Award-winning training and development
  • 26 days annual leave + 8 paid training days each year
  • Extensive benefits (including 70% of childcare fees and your birthday off)
  • Flexible working options
  • Money to celebrate Ofsted inspections as a team
  • Sector-leading parental leave pay (50% of your salary)

We want you want to be part of our supportive team that makes a difference every day and gives every child the best start in life, apply for one of our roles today and see find opportunities to grow with us in your new career journey.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7592 3620
Location
121 Marsham Street
Pimlico
London
SW1P 4LX
United Kingdom

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