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Early Years Practitioner - Coley Primary School

Coley Primary School · Reading · Reading

Job description

37 Hours per week - Working Pattern: 8:00am – 4:00pm - Monday to Friday (plus 2 paid staff meetings per week) – Permanent – Term time only plus Inset days

Calling all enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners! Are you passionate about shaping the world of little explorers? Coley Primary School is looking for a vibrant Early Years Practitioner to bring energy, warmth and a sense of fun to our Nursery this September.

At Coley, we believe Early Years should feel joyful, purposeful and full of possibility. Our Nursery and Reception are buzzing with energy, curiosity and creativity — places where children feel safe to explore, take risks and grow into confident learners.

Everything we do is rooted in our values of Belonging, Respect, Honesty, Curiosity, Courage and Pride. You’ll see this in the way we build relationships, support our children and work together as a team — creating an environment where everyone feels included, valued and able to thrive.

What you’ll bring:
You already know what great Early Years practice looks like — what matters here is how you bring it to life.

We’re looking for someone who:
• brings the EYFS curriculum alive through play, language and real-life experiences
• creates an environment where children feel safe, included and excited to learn
• builds warm, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
• encourages curiosity, independence and confidence in every child
• takes pride in their practice and is always looking to grow

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About this school

Coley Primary School

Community school · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
260
Avg teacher salary
£46,584
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.7:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Reading, Reading, RG1 6AZ

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Salary
£24,098 to £28,857 Per year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
5 June 2026
Closing date
21 June 2026

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