Brighter Futures for Children
Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery
Term time only
Part time, 32 hours per week
Fixed term until 29 February 2024
About us
Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.
We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
About the role
Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery is a busy, popular and well established nursery providing high quality, affordable and free childcare to local families in the South of Reading. The nursery is set out over three bright rooms which connect to a private garden space. Our local community is diverse with children attending our setting from a range of different backgrounds and with many different languages represented. Our practitioners are completely focused on ensuring that all children achieve and have an equal chance of success in an environment which is inclusive, inspiring and nurturing.
The children are very important and so is our team. We work closely with our practitioners to ensure that they continue to learn, develop and share good practices.
We are currently looking for a level 3 early years practitioner who can work collaboratively with our team, families and wider professionals in the best interests of the children.
You will be part of a supportive, hardworking and passionate team. We offer a competitive salary, and you will be paid above the average market rates for this area. We also offer a Local Government pension scheme. We offer a comprehensive training package and opportunities for professional development and progression for the right candidate. A generous annual leave allowance is included.
Applicants must have an excellent understanding of child development and must hold a level 3 childcare qualification. Experience working with children 0-5 years is desirable. Our Offer
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Closing date: 16 April 2023
Shortlisting date: 18 April 2023
Interview date: To be confirmed
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Kelly Goswell (Nursery manager) on 0118 937 3922 or email Kelly.goswell@brighterfuturesforchildren.org