Room Leader - Blagdon Nursery School
Blagdon Nursery School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7NT19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 August 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours per week - Term Time only + 5 Inset Days – Permanent - Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,246 to £24,636 Per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
37 Hours per week - Term Time only + 5 Inset Days – Permanent - Term Time Only
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs, nurturing young minds and creating a positive learning environment? Join our vibrant team at Blagdon Nursery School, located in the heart of Whitley in Reading.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to lead a team working with children in our moderate needs resource base for children with social and communication needs in our Apple Pips Resource.
At Blagdon 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 room leader, you will play a key role in shaping the early development of children aged 3-5. Your responsibilities will include taking the lead with the planning and implementation of care routines whilst ensuring that the children receive a balanced and extensive curriculum as well as 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 team, committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
- A friendly, caring, and creative professional working environment
- Training and professional development
The successful candidate will be:
- Qualified to level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare with SENDCO accreditation, or equivalent skills and knowledge gained through experience
- 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
If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
For more information please email admin@blagdonnursery.reading.sch.uk or visit: www.reysfederation.org or call 0118 937 5425
Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.
The REYS Federation which comprises of Blagdon Nursery, Caversham Nursery and New Bridge Nursery Schools, is 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.
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
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CVs are not accepted.
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About Blagdon Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
- Education phase
- View all Nurseryjobs
- School size
- 152 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Blagdon Nursery School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@blagdonnursery.reading.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Blagdon Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@blagdonnursery.reading.sch.uk.
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