Early Years Team Leader - The Lodge Day Nursery
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Early Years Team Leader - The Lodge Day Nursery
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Job Description
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.
Job Description
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 Justice 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 Team
The Lodge is a well established nursery providing high quality, affordable and free childcare to local families in Reading.
The nursery is set out over two 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 educators 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 educators to ensure that they continue to learn, develop, and share good practices.
We are currently looking for an early year&s team leader who can work collaboratively with our team, families, and wider professionals in the best interests of the children.
Skills And Experience
* Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare.
* Post qualified experience.
* Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years in an early years& setting.
* Excellent understanding of child development.
* Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
* Team leader experience.
Offer
You will be part of a supportive, hardworking, and passionate team. 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.
We offer a competitive salary, and you will be paid above the average market rates for this area.
A Competitive Salary Alongside a Range Of Benefits Including
* Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
* Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years& service)
* Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Season train ticket loans
* Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
* A range of local shopping discounts
* Remote/Agile working
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for Adjustments
Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.
If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.
For An Informal Discussion About The Role Please Contact
Sara Bays (Nursery manager) on 01189373849 or email
Closing Date: 27th July 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We look forward to hearing from you!
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