Brighter Futures for Children
The Lodge Day Nursery, Southcote Children’s Centre, Coronation Square
Full Time, Permanent
About BFFC
Brighter Futures for Children is improving outcomes for Reading's children, young people and families.
Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Our responsibility is to deliver quality children's services, early help, education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services in the borough.
The Team/Role
We currently have a vacancy for a Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our fabulous team at The Lodge. You will have the privilege of working with the most amazing children and passionate staff across two nurseries in Southcote and Coley.
The Lodge Nursery at Southcote is a 48 place day nursery providing day care and sessional care for 0 to 5 year olds. The Coley Lodge Nursery is a 16 place provision for 2 year old funded children at Coley Park Children’s Centre. Due to expansion, we are looking for a passionate and motivated Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners across both sites.
Our practice is underpinned by the value we place on working collaboratively with families with a systemic, holistic whole-family approach to support them in finding their own solutions and building on their strengths. We will always keep the focus on the child and we will make sure we know our children, young people and families well.
The role of the Early years Practitioner is one of the most important roles within our nursery, you will need to:
Essential Qualifications:
Essential knowledge, skills and experience:
Contact details for an informal discussion:
Call Belinda South on 07841271916 or Layla Littlewood on 0118 9373849 or email Belinda.South@brighterfuturesforchildren.org Layla.littlewood@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
What we offer you:
You will be part of a supportive and hardworking, passionate team. You will be paid above the average market rates for this area with opportunities for professional development and progression for the right candidate. Flexible shift patterns and a generous annual leave allowance are also included. We offer a supportive framework to develop your career. You’ll work in a friendly and collaborative environment where we are committed to delivering positive outcomes.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the setting prior to making an application.