"When I told my family and my friends about me going to work for LEYF they were very supportive. They said that this is probably the best job for me, because I am very good with children.”"
Josiah, Apprentice New Cross Nursery & Pre-School
Be one of the FIRST….
Join our Male Apprenticeship
Programme in Early Years!
Are you looking for a career in Early Years? Have you always had a passion for working with children and want to learn?
NURTURE, PIONEER, GROW
Join London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) an award-winning social enterprise of 39 nurseries across London. An apprenticeship with LEYF offers you hands-on experience and training in a lively and diverse nursery setting while earning a salary.
- – Join a dynamic team and help form an inclusive culture
– Ignite your creativity and passion
– Learn about child development and education
You will need:
– Grade 4/5 (C) in English
– Grade 3 (D) in Maths
Interested?
Send us your contact details and we'll get in touch with the next steps.Men in Childcare
LEYF has been campaigning for more Men in Childcare for the last eight years. We are proud that 8% of our workforce are male compared to a national average of just under 3%. Recently we attended the EECERA Conference in Greece to present our research conducted with the University of Wolverhampton on what children think of men in childcare. And you know what? They don’t care if their teachers are male or female, they just want whoever is best at an activity.
Programme! LEYF has a 8.2% male workforce. that’s well above the sector average of 3%
- 12-18 month training programme working with under 5s
- £12,000-£16,000 annual salary
- Wage increase in year two*
- Oyster card travel discount (age 16-25)
- Guaranteed interview for LEYF teacher post upon successful completion of course
- First step towards starting a rewarding career in early years.
What do our Apprentices say?
Join the LEYF Apprenticeship Programme!
We have apprenticeship programmes running throughout the year. In March
2020 our FIRST male apprenticeship will run alongside our regular programme.
We are recruiting motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious learners to join one of our nurturing environments. This course is a great stepping stone to a rewarding career in childcare. Click on the link below to read the Men In Childcare booklet.
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