Level 3 Early Years Educator - Sure Start Whitley Nursery

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government childcare provider in the UK is looking for a qualified individual to work at Sure Start Whitley Nursery. The role involves providing high quality childcare to families, focusing on inclusion and child development. Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare and have experience with children aged 0-5 years. The nursery offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery rated outstanding

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, affordable and free childcare to local families.
• Ensure an inclusive environment for children from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare

Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years in an early years’ setting

Excellent understanding of child development

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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

About the team

Sure Start Whitley 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 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.

Skills and experience

• Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare
• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years in an early years’ setting
• Excellent understanding of child development
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Post qualified experience

Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

• Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
• Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
• Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
• Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interview Process: To be confirmed