Team Leader - Norcot Early Years Centre

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

Life Assurance

Season Ticket Loan

Lease Car Scheme

Wellbeing day

Job summary

Norcot Early Years Centre, operated by Reading Borough Council, is seeking a Level 3 qualified Team Leader to join our early years team. The role is based at the Waterside Day Care building and is permanent, with 37 hours per week on early/late shifts as arranged.

You will be a keyworker for a group of children, ensuring inclusive practice and working to the revised EYFS. The post offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified Team Leader with experience in early years.
• Good knowledge of EYFS and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Be a keyworker for a group of children.
• Be part of an established, experienced team.
• Complete relevant paperwork and work to EYFS guidance.
• Model positive social interaction and play to provide learning experiences.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

EYFS knowledge

Inclusive practice

Communication skills

Education

Early years qualification

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £33,119 to £37,563 Per year

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region Permanent / Full-Time

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Team Leader to join the team in our Waterside Day Care building to start as soon as possible. The post is permanent.

We require either a 37 hour per week full-time post offered as early/late shift on alternate weeks.

• Early shift is 7.40am to 4pm
• Late shift is 9.55am to 6.15pm with an hour for lunch break.

Or 37 hours over 4 days a week compressed8am-6.15pm or 7.45-6pm with an hour lunch.

A job in early years and childcare is unique and rewarding. You get to be part of a child’s early education and help to shape their future. No matter what the day brings, you’ll feel joy in seeing children grow, learn and flourish.

You will be a keyworker for a group of children and be part of an established, experienced team of staff to meet the needs of individual children’s needs by completing relevant paperwork and working to the revised EYFS. You will model positive social interaction and play to provide exciting learning experiences. All staff are required to demonstrate inclusive practice at all times.

Our Benefits At Norcot Early Years Centre, we’re proud to offer a supportive, rewarding, and inclusive place to work, where every member of staff is valued for the difference they make. We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally

What we offer:

• A vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming environment – where passionate, dedicated staff work together to support and educate children with a wide range of needs and abilities.
• A strong, professional team – backed by an experienced and approachable Senior Management Team who are committed to your success.
• Excellent community partnerships – working closely with families, governors, and the wider community to create the best possible outcomes for children.
• Comprehensive training and development – Safeguarding, Health & Safety, First Aid, Food safety, Prevent, Fraud Awareness, GDPR, Equality, Cyber Security within the induction period, further regular continuous opportunities for professional growth.
• Career progression opportunities – with support for further qualifications and development within the Centre and the wider Council.
• 60% staff discount on childcare fees - subject to availability within the nursery school or day care.
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing – with a culture that values balance, recognition, and care for every team member.
• One paid wellbeing day per year (pro rata) to support your work-life balance.

Plus, as part of Reading Borough Council, you’ll have access to a generous benefits package including:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for LGPS members).
• Season Ticket Loan – to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work.
• Lease Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme – lease a brand new, greener car for three years, with insurance, servicing and road tax included in the monthly fee.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – offering professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and other local discounts via the Council’s staff benefits portal.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service. (calculated in pay for TTO positions)

The successful candidate will:

• Be creative, dynamic and a good communicator.
• Have a flexible approach to your work with a warm, caring attitude.
• Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS and demonstrate a commitment to providing childcare in a non-discriminatory and inclusive manner.
• Have experience of working with babies and children from 3 months to 5 years.

This Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.

We have a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practises.

The advert will close when a suitable candidate has been appointed.