London Early Years Foundation
London Early Years Foundation Headquarters Location
London
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About London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is a family of 40 nurseries across London.
We are a charitable social enterprise employing over 800 staff across London. Our socially inclusive approach ensures we make a real difference to the lives of 4,000 children and their families every year, helping them to develop a passion for learning, regardless of their background.
Since 1903 we have seen our organisation as a catalyst for long-term social change, not just a successful business. By supporting the next generation of people who will shape our world to become healthy, happy adults, we are changing the world one child at a time.
Help Change a Child's LifeWe are a charitable social enterprise employing over 800 staff across London. Our socially inclusive approach ensures we make a real difference to the lives of 4,000 children and their families every year, helping them to develop a passion for learning, regardless of their background.
Since 1903 we have seen our organisation as a catalyst for long-term social change, not just a successful business. By supporting the next generation of people who will shape our world to become healthy, happy adults, we are changing the world one child at a time.
We believe that working in Early Years is not just a job: it's about helping to change a child's life. Whether you're an experienced Early Years professional, looking to start a brand-new career, or looking for flexible work while you study—we'd love to hear from you!
Together with families and communities, we give London’s children the best start in life through the highest quality Early Years education, especially those who otherwise may not be able to access or afford it.
We operate as a charitable social enterprise, which means we reinvest all of our surplus back into the business. This surplus is used to reward and support our staff, as well as providing extra support for our families who particularly need it.
Your career in Early YearsTogether with families and communities, we give London’s children the best start in life through the highest quality Early Years education, especially those who otherwise may not be able to access or afford it.
We operate as a charitable social enterprise, which means we reinvest all of our surplus back into the business. This surplus is used to reward and support our staff, as well as providing extra support for our families who particularly need it.
Whether you’re just starting out on your journey as an Early Years teacher, or you're an experienced teacher or manager looking for that next step, we have an outstanding Training Academy that will enable you to develop and thrive with us.
We also consistently achieve higher Ofsted ratings – as of March 2021, 60% of our nurseries were rated ‘Outstanding’ versus 22% on average in London. That's due to the excellent teachers we have and the training we give to our staff to give children the very best education.
Our Benefits for YouWe also consistently achieve higher Ofsted ratings – as of March 2021, 60% of our nurseries were rated ‘Outstanding’ versus 22% on average in London. That's due to the excellent teachers we have and the training we give to our staff to give children the very best education.
We value our staff. Our teams work hard, and in return we reward and support you and your professional development with an outstanding package of benefits:
• 70% off of childcare
• Buy and sell annual leave
• Get your birthday off
• £550 Refer a friend bonus
• Up to 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days over the Christmas period
• Full access to LEYF Academy – minimum of 8 days per year training covering mandatory courses and additional professional development designed.
• 10% GLL Gym discount
• 7% employer contribution towards pension
• Salary increase after probation
• Overtime pay
• Interest free Annual Season Ticket loan
• Free life assurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Working• 70% off of childcare
• Buy and sell annual leave
• Get your birthday off
• £550 Refer a friend bonus
• Up to 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days over the Christmas period
• Full access to LEYF Academy – minimum of 8 days per year training covering mandatory courses and additional professional development designed.
• 10% GLL Gym discount
• 7% employer contribution towards pension
• Salary increase after probation
• Overtime pay
• Interest free Annual Season Ticket loan
• Free life assurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
At LEYF, we know flexibility is really important to our staff. That’s why we offer a range of contracts at our nurseries:
• Standard working week: 40 hour contract over 5 days
• 4 day week: 36 hour contract over 4 days
• 4 day week: 40 hour contract over 4 days
• 3 day week: 27 hour contract over 3 days
• Late afternoon shift: 15 hours a week, 3 hours a day. Usually 3-6pm.
• Overtime: overtime payable at your standard hourly rate.
• Lunch cover 15 – 16 hours per week at lunchtimes
• Bank staff: join the LEYF bank staff team and work when you want.
Testimonials• Standard working week: 40 hour contract over 5 days
• 4 day week: 36 hour contract over 4 days
• 4 day week: 40 hour contract over 4 days
• 3 day week: 27 hour contract over 3 days
• Late afternoon shift: 15 hours a week, 3 hours a day. Usually 3-6pm.
• Overtime: overtime payable at your standard hourly rate.
• Lunch cover 15 – 16 hours per week at lunchtimes
• Bank staff: join the LEYF bank staff team and work when you want.
"We are a long-standing team who are passionate about supporting our children's development!. Our nursery is well established within the community and parents recommend us to others as well as enrol siblings."
Sharon, Playhouse Nursery Manager
"My proudest moment was when we achieved an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating in 2018 as it made me reflect on how far the nursery has developed since I became a manager. The team strive every day to implement the LEYF values: fun, inspiring, nurturing, brave."
Pauline, Ford Road Nursery Manager
"The staff are really motivated and always looking for innovative ways to support the development of the children. As a result, we've obtained an Ofsted Outstanding rating for the third time!"
Carol, Gumboots Nursery Manager
Sharon, Playhouse Nursery Manager
"My proudest moment was when we achieved an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating in 2018 as it made me reflect on how far the nursery has developed since I became a manager. The team strive every day to implement the LEYF values: fun, inspiring, nurturing, brave."
Pauline, Ford Road Nursery Manager
"The staff are really motivated and always looking for innovative ways to support the development of the children. As a result, we've obtained an Ofsted Outstanding rating for the third time!"
Carol, Gumboots Nursery Manager
Number of Employees in London Early Years Foundation
501 to 1,000
London Early Years Foundation Revenue
$5M to $25M (USD)
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