Full Time - Permanent - Starting As Soon As Possible All year round, 37 hours per week, with key person responsibilities, compressed hours working 4 days a week, across Monday to Friday. We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Outstanding nursery team. Applicants must be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare and education, with at least 2-years experience of working with children from birth to 5 years and in the delivery of high-quality childcare and education. You must be warm, caring, organised and dynamic, have an excellent knowledge of the EYFS and be self-motivated. You will provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children are at the forefront of all you do. We offer a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: Local Government Pension Scheme Compressed hours over 4 days a week 24 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 32 after service) Discounted Childcare scheme Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loans A range of local discounts Please email or call (phone number removed) for an application pack. Visit our website for more details. Applications will be considered upon receipt Closing date: Thursday 30th March 2023 Please do not send a C.V. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. 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. Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought