Early Years Practitioner - Caversham Nursery School

Full-Time (Permanent) Starting ASAP


All year round, 37 hours per week, with key person responsibilities, compressed hours working 4 days a week, across Monday to Friday.


Due to expansion, we are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Outstanding nursery team.


Applicants must be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare and education, with at least 2-years’ experience of working with children from birth to 5 years and in the delivery of high quality childcare and education.  


You must be warm, caring, organised and dynamic, have an excellent knowledge of the EYFS and be self-motivated. You will provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children are at the forefront of all you do.


We offer a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

Local Government Pension Scheme

Compressed hours over 4 days a week

24 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 32 after service)

Discounted Childcare scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

A range of local discounts


Please email admin@cavershamnursery.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5429 for an application pack.  Visit our website for more details: https://www.reysfederation.org


Closing date: 7th December 2021

Shortlisting: 8th December 2021       

Interviews:  TBC


Please do not send a C.V. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.


We have a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


We follow safer recruitment practises.  Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.


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