Job Description

Job description
x2 Full time, Permanent



Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a real difference in children's lives? Kennet Day Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted and part of Reading Borough Council, is looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join our vibrant, diverse community in the heart of Reading.



Our nursery offers a supportive, well-resourced environment where you can grow professionally and inspire children through playful, engaging activities that spark curiosity and a love of learning.



We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role:

Deliver our bespoke curriculum and 'learning through play' ethos. Plan and implement creative activities tailored to each child's developmental stage. Work in partnership with parents to ensure the best outcomes for every child. Maintain high standards of care and education within the EYFS framework.

Your role is key to creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is:


Warm, caring, and passionate about early years education. Creative, dynamic, and an excellent communicator. Flexible and positive in approach, with strong teamwork skills.

Essential:

A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent). Good working knowledge of the EYFS. Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.



Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team -

work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency -

show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

Be Ambitious -

be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

Make a Difference to Reading -

maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.



A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:


Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave A wide range of flexible working opportunities Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Ita McGullion - Nursery Manager -

Ita.McGullion@reading.gov.uk

Closing Date:

Sunday 25th January 2026

Interview Date:

To be Confirmed

Interview Process:

To be Confirmed