Job Description

Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery

About us

Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.

We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children\'s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.

Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.

About Team

Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery is a busy, popular and well established nursery providing high quality, affordable and free childcare to local families in the South of Reading.

The nursery is set out over three bright rooms which connect to a private garden space. Our local community is diverse with children attending our setting from a range of different backgrounds and with many different languages represented. Our practitioners are completely focused on ensuring that all children achieve and have an equal chance of success in an environment which is inclusive, inspiring, and nurturing.

The children are very important and so is our team. We work closely with our practitioners to ensure that they continue to learn, develop, and share good practices.

We are currently looking for a early years apprentice who can work collaboratively with our team, families and wider professionals in the best interests of the children. Applicants will be supported to attend college and work towards their childcare qualification.

Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery is a busy, popular and well established nursery providing high quality, affordable and free childcare to local families in the South of Reading. The nursery is set out over three bright rooms which connect to a private garden space. Our local community is diverse with children attending our setting from a range of different backgrounds and with many different languages represented. Our practitioners are completely focused on ensuring that all children achieve and have an equal chance of success in an environment which is inclusive, inspiring and nurturing.

The children are very important and so is our team. We work closely with our practitioners to ensure that they continue to learn, develop and share good practices.

We are currently looking for an early years apprentice who can work collaboratively with our team, families and wider professionals in the best interests of the children. Applicants will be supported to attend college and work towards their childcare qualification.

You will be part of a supportive, hardworking and passionate team. We also offer a Local Government pension scheme. We offer a comprehensive training package and opportunities for professional development and progression for the right candidate. A generous annual leave allowance is included.

Offer:
You will be part of a supportive, hardworking, and passionate team. We offer a Local Government pension scheme. We also offer a comprehensive training package and opportunities for professional development and progression for the right candidate. A generous annual leave allowance is included.

Our offer also includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years\' service)
• Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season train ticket loans
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• A range of local shopping discounts
• Remote/Agile working

Closing date: Thursday 17th August 2023

Shortlisting: Friday 18th August 2023

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once enough applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

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