The Nursery is recruiting for a new Headteacher from September 2024.  Please see the advert for details & contact the Bursar for further information.

Headteacher - Blagrave Nursery School
Salary Range L6 -18 (Group 1) - £53,380 to £71,019
Full time 1.0 FTE - Permanent
 

The Governors of Blagrave Nursery School are looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher for our well-established nursery school to build on our current successes and continue to drive the school forward.  Situated in Tilehurst on the edge of Reading to start from September 2024. The role will involve 0.4 FTE of Teaching in the Nursery each week.

Blagrave Nursery School is a cornerstone of the local community providing high quality early years education for children aged 3 to 4.  The Nursery School prides itself on nurturing every individual child to achieve the highest standard of education and welfare.

We are a fully subscribed standalone Nursery School offering 40 full time equivalent places.

The Governors are looking to appoint an individual who:

• is passionate about the fundamental importance of Children’s learning in Early Years.
• would like to continue a career in our GOOD (Ofsted Nov 2023) Nursery School.
• will act as a visible advocate for our school within the wider community.
• is a team player, with excellent interpersonal skills, who ensures everyone is included and supported.
• is a strategic thinker, who enjoys shaping and delivering a broad, balanced, innovative, and creative curriculum to meet the needs of our children
   

In return, we offer a Nursery School that:

• is a welcoming environment and has strong and supportive relationship with families and the community.
• is committed to continuous improvement at every level to enable all children to learn and succeed.
• has a very robust approach to safeguarding.
• is well-staffed by a capable, skilled and dedicated team.
• has a committed and supportive Governing Board.

Join us in shaping the future of early childhood education and making a difference in the lives of young learners. We look forward to welcoming an exceptional leader to our team!

Visits to our Nursery School are positively encouraged and warmly welcomed and are available by appointment from Monday 15th April 2024.

To request an application pack please contact Jess Robinson – Bursar at  bursar@blagravenursery.reading.sch.uk or visit the school’s website: https://www.blagravenurseryschool.co.uk or call 0118 937 5427.

Apply here:

https://reabcli.webitrent.com/reabcli_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=2185726Xqv&VACANCY_ID=326225J5mJ

Closing date: Sunday 21^st April 2024
Shortlisting: Monday 22^nd April 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 1^st May 2024

Blagrave Nursery School is fully committed to safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will always be undertaken and requested before the appointment is confirmed. All prospective employees are subjected to enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer.