Room Leader - Blagrave Nursery School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Job summary

Blagrave Nursery School in Reading is seeking a dedicated room leader to join a friendly team. The role is part-time (36.75 hours per week) and term-time only, with INSET days, start date October 2026.

You will lead day-to-day room management, support staff development, promote high-quality EYFS practice, and build strong partnerships with parents and external professionals to enhance children's development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective day-to-day management of the room, ensuring high standards, compliance and resource management
• Support the development and performance of staff through mentoring, guidance and training opportunities
• Promote children’s learning, progress and wellbeing through quality EYFS practise, observation, and inclusive support
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals to enhance children’s development and engagement

Job description

Job details

Salary £24,725 to £27,256 Per year

Contractual hours 36.75

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

36.75 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.15am-4.00pm (x3 days) 8.15am-4:15pm (x1 day) 8.15am-3.45pm (x1 day) with a 30-minute lunch break - Term time only including INSET days - Start date: October 2026

We have an exciting position for a full-time room leader to join our friendly supportive team. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful children who deserve the best people working with them.

Key responsibilities are:

• Lead the effective day-to-day management of the room, ensuring high standards, compliance and resource management
• Support the development and performance of staff through mentoring, guidance and training opportunities
• Promote children’s learning, progress and wellbeing through quality EYFS practise, observation, and inclusive support
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals to enhance children’s development and engagement

We offer:

• Supportive governors, staff and families
• A whole team ethos
• Opportunities for training and development

For further information please look at the Nurseries website https://www.blagravenurseryschool.co.uk or email [e-mail] . Visits to the Nursery School are welcomed and encouraged

Applications considered on receipt

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.

Blagrave Nursery School aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability.

We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity.

We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics.