Qualified Early Years Practitioner - New Bridge (term time only)

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a positive learning environment? Join our vibrant team at New Bridge Nursery School, located in the heart of Caversham in Reading. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to work in our highly regarded nursery school.

This is a permanent term-time only role, plus 5 INSET days per year. Working hours are 34.75 per week (8:45am to 4:00pm - Tuesdays until 5:00pm)

Salary: SCP8 £24,702 to SCP11 £25,979 pro rata

Actual salary: SCP8 £25,992 to SCP11 £27,269 per year

Required: 6th January 2025-31st August 2025

Reference Number: NB 11/24

At New Bridge Nursery School, we believe in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care and education for children in their early years, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in shaping the early development of children aged 2-5. Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering engaging activities, observing and assessing children's progress, and maintaining strong communication with parents and colleagues.

We can offer:

An opportunity to work in an exceptional Early Years setting
A positive and enthusiastic staff, who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
A friendly, caring and creative professional working environment
Training and continuous professional development

The successful candidate will be:

Qualified to Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare
Motivated, creative and enthusiastic
A good team player
Reliable and flexible

Reading Borough Council also offer a range of benefits including:-

Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted Childcare scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loans
A range of local discounts

Visits to our nursery school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact us if you would like to visit us. You can also learn more about our setting in the New Bridge Nursery School section of this website.

An application pack is available to download below, but if you would prefer a printed application pack, please contact us by emailing admin@newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5580 to make a request.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly

Please do not send a C.V. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and we may conduct a social media search for successful candidates. CVs will not be accepted; please request an application pack via the above email or download one from our website.