At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in nurturing children's development and wellbeing in a vibrant nursery environment.
- Company: Blagrave Nursery School, a supportive and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and cultural celebration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in early years education.
- Qualifications: Experience in early years education and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 24725 - 27256 £ per year.
Salary: £24,725 to £27,256 per year
Contractual hours: 36.75
Basis: Part time
Region: Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time
Job category/type: Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work
Working hours: 36.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- 8.15am-4.00pm (x3 days)
- 8.15am-4:15pm (x1 day)
- 8.15am-3.45pm (x1 day)
with a 30-minute lunch break - Term time only including INSET days
Start date: October 2026
We have an exciting position for a full-time room leader to join our friendly supportive team. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful children who deserve the best people working with them.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the effective day-to-day management of the room, ensuring high standards, compliance and resource management
- Support the development and performance of staff through mentoring, guidance and training opportunities
- Promote children’s learning, progress and wellbeing through quality EYFS practice, observation, and inclusive support
- Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals to enhance children’s development and engagement
We offer:
- Supportive governors, staff and families
- A whole team ethos
- Opportunities for training and development
For further information please look at the Nurseries website here or email federationhr@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk. Visits to the Nursery School are welcomed and encouraged.
Applications considered on receipt. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.
Blagrave Nursery School aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics.
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