London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
LEYF is a family of 40 nurseries across London. We are a charitable social enterprise employing over 800 staff across London. Our socially inclusive approach ensures we make a real difference to the lives of 4,000 children and their families every year, helping them to develop a passion for learning, regardless of their background.
Experiences in early childhood shape lives and are often the root cause of today’s hardest social challenges, such as addiction, poor mental health and homelessness.
Together with families and communities, we enable each child to be the best they can be through wonderful experiences that enrich and extend their learning.
We nurture each child, encouraging them to learn at their own pace within safe and caring settings. Our four core values: inspiring, brave, nurturing and fun, are at the heart of everything we do.
Kickstart your career with us
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.
What sort of apprenticeships do you offer?
Early Years 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.
Chef Apprenticeship
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.
Central Office Apprenticeship
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.
