Job Description

Job description
8.45am-1.00pm Monday to Friday, term time only, plus 5 INSET days



We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Early Years Practitioner to work in this large and busy Nursery School with children aged between 2-4 years. Blagdon Nursery has been at the heart of the Whitley community for over 80 years.

We can offer;

an opportunity to work in an exemplary Early Years setting the opportunity to develop your skills and experience throughout our Federation of three exemplary Nursery Schools training and continuous professional development a positive and enthusiastic staff, who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children the benefits of working for the Local Authority, including pension scheme and the employee assistance scheme

The successful candidates will;

be qualified to Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare have a working knowledge of the updated Early Years Foundation Stage and of child development; and be passionate about working with this age group be confident in observing and assessing children's development, preferably with experience of using Tapestry have a good knowledge of Safeguarding practices be motivated, creative, enthusiastic and a good team player be reliable, flexible and have good communication skills

Closing date: 19th October 2025

Interviews: to be confirmed

Applications will be considered upon receipt

For an application pack please email:

admin@blagdonnursery.reading.sch.uk

or visit

www.reysfederation.org

Blagdon Nursery School is part of the REYS Federation which comprises of Blagdon, Caversham and New Bridge Nursery Schools. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects 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.