Come and grow with us

We're looking for a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our warm, child-led setting in Leytonstone. If you believe children learn best through joy, curiosity and connection — we'd love to hear from you.

Why work with us

A place where staff flourish too

We know that happy, well-supported practitioners make for happy children. Here's what you can expect when you join Morning Glory Pre-School.

Know every child

Be a dedicated key person, building personal relationships with children and families.

Beautiful setting

A warm, freshly renovated home-from-home with rich, open-ended resources.

CPD investment

Funded training, mentoring, and progression pathways at every career stage.

Family-friendly hours

Term-time only, weekday daytime hours (08:30–15:00, and 08:30–14:00 on Wednesdays) — no late evenings, no weekend shifts.

Kind team

A supportive team that lifts each other up every single day.

Outdoor focus

Daily outdoor play, outdoor and nature-inspired learning, and a garden to grow in.

Current opening

Qualified Early Years Practitioner

  • Term-time · Mon–Fri · 08:30–15:00 (Wed 08:30–14:00)
  • Leytonstone, London E11

What we're looking for

  • ✦Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years / Childcare
  • ✦Current Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • ✦Genuine passion for child-led, play-based learning
  • ✦Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
  • ✦Kindness, patience, and a reflective practice
  • ✦Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
How it works

Our application journey

01

Apply

Submit the form below — tell us about your journey so far.

02

Chat

A relaxed phone call with our manager to get to know each other.

03

Visit

Come and spend time in the setting; see the magic in person.

04

Welcome

If it's a fit, we'll onboard you with a full induction and buddy.

Apply now

Tell us about you

Questions first? Call 07930 445217 or email info@mgpreschool.co.uk.

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