Join our team! We’re interviewing for Early Years Teacher roles in South East London.
Join the LEYF - Old Kent Road Nursery and Pre-School team as a full-time Early Years Teacher (Level 2 / 3). This setting was recently judged Good by Ofsted, with a caring team and rich indoor and outdoor learning that helps children feel secure and curious.
Join the LEYF - Ofsted Outstanding New Cross Nursery & Pre-School team as a Early Years Teacher (Level 3). This setting values creative experiences and close partnerships with families, giving you space to help children thrive.
Join the LEYF - South Bermondsey Nursery & Pre-School team as a full-time Early Years Teacher (Level 3). With a focus on nurturing relationships and community, you’ll help children feel confident and valued every day.
Join the LEYF - Playhouse Nursery & Pre-School team as a full-time Early Years Teacher (Level 3). This nursery has a Good Ofsted rating, a welcoming community, and a strong focus on play and family communication.
Join the LEYF - Hither Green Nursery and Pre‑School team as a part-time Early Years Teacher (Level 3). Here, you’ll support children in a calm and nurturing environment that values strong relationships with families.
Join the LEYF - South Bermondsey Nursery & Pre-School team as a Nursery Room Manager. You’ll lead with care, support your team and help shape daily practice in a setting known for strong community links and responsive care.
Join the LEYF - Gumboots Nursery & Pre-School team as a full-time Early Years Teacher (Level 3). This welcoming nursery focuses on joyful learning and strong play-based experiences, helping children explore with confidence.
Join the LEYF - Burgess Park Pre‑School team as a full-time Early Years Teacher (Level 3). Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, this nursery celebrates play, exploration and community connection every day.
Join the LEYF - Thames Reach Nursery and Pre‑School team as a full-time Early Years Teacher (Level 3). In this community-focused setting, you’ll build strong routines and warm relationships to support every child’s learning journey.
These nurseries are connected by Overground, National Rail and local bus routes across South East London.
Old Kent Road Nursery & Pre-School (SE15)
Served by frequent buses from Elephant & Castle, Peckham and Canada Water.
Playhouse Nursery & Pre-School (SE14)
Close to New Cross and New Cross Gate stations (Overground and National Rail), plus multiple bus routes.
New Cross Nursery & Pre-School (SE14)
Well connected via New Cross station, with easy bus links across Lewisham and Deptford.
South Bermondsey Nursery & Pre-School (SE16)
Near South Bermondsey station (National Rail) and bus routes from Canada Water and Peckham.
Hither Green Nursery & Pre-School (SE13)
Accessible from Hither Green station, with direct rail services and local buses.
Gumboots Nursery & Pre-School (SE22)
Close to East Dulwich station, with regular trains and bus links from Peckham and Brixton.
Burgess Park Pre-School (SE15)
Served by local bus routes and within easy reach of Peckham stations.
Thames Reach Nursery & Pre-School (SE28)
Accessible via Abbey Wood station (Elizabeth line and National Rail) and local bus services.
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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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