Our dedicated Apprenticeship Academy with a unique enrichment programme helps you to kickstart your career in Early Years.
An apprenticeship with us offers you hands-on experience and training, all while earning a salary.
You’ll work in a fun, nurturing environment and you’ll receive all the support you need to thrive in your role.
If you have any questions about our apprenticeship programme and how it works, click here to get in touch.
To apply for our latest apprenticeship opportunities, visit LEYF Careers and select ‘Apprenticeship’.
This apprenticeship is a 12–18-month training programme working with under 5s which leads towards your Level 3 Early Years Qualification
As one of our teachers in training, you will be part of a passionate and inspiring team, enabling each child to be the best they can be through wonderful experiences that enrich and extend their learning.
We offer the Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, where you can learn how to prepare nutritious and tasty meals for children in nurseries and work in a nurturing environment.
We can occasionally offer apprenticeships with our central office teams, where you can learn the essential skills needed to help support our nurseries. These teams include finance, compliance, HR and payroll.
“Just seeing the children grow. That’s what it is for me.” Josiah, an apprentice at our New Cross Nursery, discusses what he loves about working in Early Years.
Watch Paige, an apprentice at our Camberwell Grove nursery, talk about how LEYF has helped develop her career in Early Years.
In February 2025 we hosted a webinar for all aspiring Early Years Apprentices to learn more about what being an Apprentice entails, top tips and how to thrive during the programme. Watch it here
Jaida is working towards her Level 3 Early Years Qualification at our Weir Link Nursery and Pre-School, here she tells us all the best bits about her day as an apprentice!
Our bespoke Apprentice Academy is based in Peckham, near to the green space of Burgess Park and a 15-minute walk from Peckham high street.
Our address is:
LEYF Apprentice Academy
183-185 Glengall Road
London
SE15 6RS
The thing I liked most was being given the challenge of doing things I'd never done before.
My manager and the department around me showed a trust in my ability that I really didn’t expect to get as an apprentice.
We run three apprenticeship programmes every year, throughout the year.
It’s never too late to apply. If you’d like to find out more about our next programme, please get in touch.
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