Join our team! We’re interviewing for Early Years Teacher roles in South London.
Join the LEYF – Stockwell Gardens Nursery & Pre-School team as an Early Years Teacher (Level 3). This Ofsted-rated Good setting offers a calm, community-focused environment where strong relationships help children feel secure and confident.
Join the LEYF – Gumboots Nursery & Pre-School team as an Early Years Teacher (Level 3). This Ofsted-rated Good nursery champions outdoor play and hands-on learning, supporting children to explore, grow and build independence.
Join the LEYF – Gumboots Nursery & Pre-School team as an Early Years Assistant. We offer a supportive team and nurturing environment where you can help children learn through play and care.
Join the LEYF – Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School team as an Early Years Teacher (Level 3). This Ofsted-rated Outstanding setting values creative learning and close partnerships with families, giving children the best start.
Join the LEYF – Weir Link Nursery & Pre-School team as an Early Years Teacher (Level 2 or 3). This Ofsted-rated Good nursery provides a warm, inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive.
Join the LEYF – Stockwell Gardens Nursery & Pre-School team as Deputy Nursery Manager. We offer strong leadership, teamwork and high-quality care for children and families.
Stockwell Gardens Nursery & Pre-School (SW9)
Close to Stockwell station (Victoria and Northern lines), with bus routes 2, 36, 50, 88, 133, 196 and 333 providing easy access from Brixton, Clapham and central London.
Camberwell Grove Nursery & Pre-School (SE5)
Well connected via Denmark Hill station (Overground and National Rail), with nearby bus routes 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 171 and 176 linking Camberwell, Peckham and central London.
Weir Link Nursery & Pre-School (SW12)
Accessible from Balham station (Northern line and National Rail), with local bus routes 155, 249, 255 and 315 serving Clapham, Tooting and surrounding areas.
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We’re a charitable social enterprise and this is what makes us stand out from the crowd. The children really do come first as we reinvest all income back into the nurseries and our people.
Over 75% of our nurseries are in areas of deprivation, where access to high-quality education and care can be limited. Some of our other nurseries subsidise these nurseries to keep them running where they are needed most.
More than 47% of our nurseries are Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ compared to London’s average of only 16%!
At LEYF, we offer a competitive salary above the sector average, plus a 7% employer pension contribution while you contribute just 1%, meaning more take-home pay. Enjoy 70% off LEYF nursery fees for your children or grandchildren and access to top-quality training through our London Institute of Early Years.
There’s even more to explore—check out our full range of benefits on our website!
You belong at LEYF. They really care about you and your voice will be listened to. I am encouraged every day to be the best I can be.
I’m proud that I work for LEYF. We’re leading and making a difference, setting every child up for success in their future. If you want to develop and progress, you’ll be trained and coached to achieve your goals.
It’s very fulfilling being a part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts children at the centre of all decision making and offers such strong opportunities for career progression.
Working for LEYF is unique because I feel no matter which nursery you cover at you are welcomed with a smile and feel like part of a larger family. You also have the opportunities to progress and transfer whenever needed. Management teams are always excellent as they genuinely support YOU as an individual. LEYF for me is a Goldmine
We have a diverse team from nurseries through to central office. LEYF provides different growth opportunities that you can explore in the early years sector, and there’s extensive support available.
I am passionate about social justice, and working for an early childhood education and care organisation that integrates it into everything we do is incredibly rewarding. At LEYF, it is not an add-on; social justice is embedded in our DNA.
LEYF have allowed me to let my passion for childcare develop and grow while nurturing my needs at the same time.
I started as an apprentice, made my way up to a Level 3 and now I am a successful room manager. LEYF have provided me with excellent learning and training in order for me to progress in my career.
The training and development within LEYF is not like any other nursery I have been in. LEYF brought back my passion for childcare and push me to be brave everyday with new learning and exciting opportunities.
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