Join the LEYF team and build both your future and the future of our children.
100% of our nurseries are Ofsted-rated Outstanding or Good, an achievement that’s down to the brilliance of our wonderful Teachers, Leaders and wider team.
Learn more about our roles in nursery leadership.
Learn more about our Early Years Teachers and Assistant roles.
Learn more about our roles in nursery catering as a Chef or Chef's Assistant
Learn more about roles in our central office from finance, marketing, IT, customer service and more.
Find out about our bank and flexible roles.
Our dedicated Apprenticeship Academy with a unique enrichment programme helps you to kickstart your career in Early Years.
As a charitable social enterprise, we're leading change in Early Years, ensuring equal education and care for all children to give them the best start in life. Our social enterprise approach means we reinvest all profits back into the business, for our people and our children.
Victoria, Room ManagerLEYF gave me the confidence and the teaching to go further in my job.
Learn more about how we reward our people. From childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, a great pension package, a whole host of well-being support, and more, there's something for everyone.
Selamawit, Nursery ManagerYou never feel alone at LEYF—there’s always someone to turn to
We're known for our quality training and development opportunities for all our people, delivered by in-house experts through our London Institute of Early Years. Apply today to take the next step in creating your career.
Caroline, Early Years EducatorLEYF has helped my career through ongoing training and support.
Meet Bobbi-Jo. She started at LEYF as an Apprentice and achieved her Level 3 qualification to become an Early Years Teacher. From there she developed into a Room Manager, Deputy Manager and now Nursery Manager at Our Playhouse Nursery and Pre-School!
In this video, Nursery Manager Yvonne shares a moving story of the incredible difference she saw in one child's life after he came to a LEYF nursery.
Pethro, one of our Deputy Managers, tells us why she boomeranged back to LEYF.
We're here to answer any of your queries, helping you to work out what role and nursery is right for you. We're friendly and approachable so don't hesitate to enquire via jointheteam@leyf.org.uk if you're unsure what to apply for or just have a question.
Elizabeth, Early Years TeacherWe are friends, we are like family. We always support one another.
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