Lead with purpose at South Bermondsey, SE16 | Now hiring a Room Manager | Starting salary £32,838

At LEYF, our Room Managers love that their voices really are heard, they're involved in decision-making and have creative freedom that they don't get elsewhere.

But don't just take our word for it, here's what our people say:

“I feel like I'm on a journey with my team with the same aim and purpose. We all have our weaknesses and strengths, but we fit together as a team.”

“I'm proud to feel valued, and I matter. I'm not just a number that can be replaced. Even people who don't know you, they take the time to get to know you.”

“By being a charity, the children come first. It's not just money making.”

"LEYF brought back my passion for childcare and push me to be brave everyday with new learning and exciting opportunities.”

What we offer you

* Starting salary of £32,838 (full-time, 40 hours/week, over 4 or 5 days)

* 7% pension contribution (you only contribute 1%)

* 70% childcare discount for your child or grandchild at a LEYF nursery

* Top training and development through our London Institute of Early Years, including our Early Years Degree and Leadership training for Room Managers

* 35 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays and your birthday off, pro rata if you work less than 5 days per week)

* Sector-leading parental leave, wellbeing support, shopping discounts, company events, team celebration, and more!

About LEYF

We're the London Early Years Foundation; a family of 43 nurseries in London. With our unique charitable social enterprise model, we're leading change in Early Years, ensuring equal education and care for all children to give them the best start in life. 75% of our nurseries are in deprived areas of London, meaning you have the chance to make the biggest impact by working with us. Any profits we make get reinvested back into the business, giving more to you and to the children.

So why take the leap and join LEYF?

We know how much love, energy and heart you already bring to your role in Early Years, and making a move is no small decision. We also know working in a nursery can be challenging and you've likely experienced some hard times in your career so far. What you can be sure of by joining us is that we'll put you first (alongside the children). We give you the space to bring your creativity - we have our social pedagogy to guide you, but it's not prescriptive. We want you to bring your uniqueness, ideas and personality into your role with us.

At LEYF, we trust our Room Managers to shape their space in a way that reflects their team, their children, and the local community. You'll inspire the team, recognise potential and show up with kindness, energy and confidence so that everyone thrives. That's exactly why we invest in you. As a charitable social enterprise, every bit of profit goes straight back into things that matter: your wellbeing, your development, and your journey as a leader in Early Years.

* We're looking for you to be Level 3+ Early Years qualified

* You'll have experience as a Room Leader / Room Manager

* Be ready to live our values through your work: Inspiring, Brave, Nurturing, Fun.

* Show your ability to protect and safeguard children in your care

* Showcase your knowledgeable, passionate and imaginative approach to providing high quality Early Years education and care

* You'll have full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Our recruitment process is quick, so you'll hear from us within 1-2 days after applying