A job while you’re studying

Get a part time job while you study. Earn while you learn. Get the experience needed for your course.

Join us in changing the world one child at a time, with a flexible Early Years job that fits around your studies in one of our 43 London nurseries.

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Support for you at every stage:

Why choose a nursery setting?

Not sure what type of Early Years setting is right for you? Here's a breakdown of the benefits of choosing a nursery:

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Ace your application and interview!

Our brilliant recruitment team have got together to layout their top tips to help you ace the recruitment process.

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Why take the leap and join LEYF?

Work part-time flexible shifts around your studies
  • We’re London’s largest Early Years charity – our children and people always come first
  • Over 75% of our nurseries serve London’s most deprived areas, making a real impact on local communities
  • Earn extra money while gaining hands-on experience that will complement your studies
  • All 43 LEYF nurseries are Ofsted-rated Outstanding or Good, down to the brilliance of the people you’ll be working with and learning from
  • Plus, a part-time roles with us boosts your chances of landing a full-time Teacher job once you’re qualified
Decide what flex will work for you
  • Bank – the most flexible option where you can pick up shifts as they are available and suit you
  • 3 days a week – Mon–Wed or Wed–Fri
  • AM or PM shifts – also depends on what’s available at your chosen nursery
  • 36 hours over 4 days – condense full time hours for a longer weekend
  • Term-time roles (& shorter days at 2 of our nurseries)
  • Lunchtime cover shifts during that busy nursery period

Your path to landing a part-time job with LEYF

Search all vacancies

(Around 25–30% of our advertised roles include some kind of flexibility.) You can search by key words ‘Part Time’ in the first search box to see the live roles.

Love LEYF but not sure we’ll fit your life?

Apply anyway and chat with a Recruiter – we’ll be upfront about what’s possible. If you’re qualified, hard-working and keen, we may be able to pitch you into the nursery and see what can work based on what you need.

Whether you know what you want from our student hub, are still figuring it out, or have a question, please fill out the interest form below

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