15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    14 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    29 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£19,749 to £30,628 Per year

Additional allowances

£1,672 SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Permanent, 0.6 FTE - Salary: M1 – UPS 3 plus additional SEND allowance - Required to start: January 2027

Are you passionate about early years education and championing inclusion for all children? Norcot Early Years Centre- nursery school is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Early Years Teacher/Inclusion Lead to join our supportive and committed team.

As part of our team, you will:

  • Lead on strategic development of key inclusion policies, including Accessibility; SEND; Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Behaviour
  • Teach in our vibrant EYFS setting, delivering high-quality, inclusive learning experiences
  • Lead our LA-commissioned inclusion base and line manage support staff
  • Provide professional guidance and lead CPD for staff on SEND and inclusion and behaviour
  • Work closely with external agencies to support our children and families
  • Act as Designated Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding

We offer:

  • A supportive Senior Leadership Team and governing body
  • Working in partnership with a highly experienced SENDCo assistant
  • A strong commitment to professional development and high-quality CPD
  • Opportunities to shape and further develop inclusive practice across the nursery school
  • A nurturing, inclusive school community, with a focus on equality and diversity
  • External support from Local Authority EY SEND team, RISE team, health and social care team
  • Paid wellbeing day (one day per year for full-time staff, pro-rata for part-time staff)
  • Staff discount if your child attends Norcot Early Years Centre on working days
  • Teacher pension
  • Various Reading Borough Council staff benefits – please see website for more details

What the school offers its staff

About us:
Norcot Early Years Centre is a welcoming, diverse and inclusive setting serving up to 250 children across our nursery (including our specialist inclusion base) and Day Care provision, providing the best possible start for every child, regardless of background or need.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • NPQ for SENCO or willingness to complete within 3 years
  • Enhanced DBS check

To apply: We welcome visits to the Centre – please contact us to make an appointment. For further details and an application pack, please contact nursery office on 0118 937 5577 or email HR@norcot.reading.sch.uk

Closing date: 14th October 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Interview date: 16th October 2026 or by arrangement.

Norcot Early Years Centre is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Norcot Early Years Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks. An Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack Inclusion Lead.pdf - 1010 KB (opens in new tab)

About Norcot Early Years Centre

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
Education phase
Nursery
Size
118 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 5
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Norcot Early Years Centre website
Email address
jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
See more jobs
teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norcot-early-years-centre

Arranging a visit to Norcot Early Years Centre

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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