Early Years Teacher

Advertised by Octave Recruitment Ltd

Location
OX3, Headington, Oxfordshire
Salary
£30,056 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Social Care
Posted
30 September 2026
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Job description

Early Years Teacher

Are you a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator looking for your next exciting opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic nursery setting in Oxford that is looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Educator to join their team.

This is more than just a nursery role — you'll have the opportunity to shape young lives, inspire curiosity and support children to thrive every day.

Location: Oxford, OX3 7XP
Pay: £30,056 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week

What you'll be doing:

As an Early Years Educator, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn, develop and have fun.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS
  • Supporting each child's individual learning and development
  • Planning and delivering fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities
  • Creating a warm, caring and stimulating environment
  • Building strong and positive relationships with children and their families
  • Working closely with colleagues to provide excellent standards of care
  • Supporting children's wellbeing, development and learning
  • Maintaining a strong focus on safeguarding

You will need:

  • A Level 3 qualification in a full and relevant UK-recognised Early Years discipline
  • A strong understanding of the EYFS
  • Good knowledge of safeguarding children
  • A genuine passion for working with children
  • A caring, enthusiastic and positive approach
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team

 What's on offer?

You'll be joining a supportive nursery environment with a fantastic benefits package, including:

  • 🚗 Free on-site parking
  • 🍎 Free breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks
  • 🧸 80% childcare discount from October – T&Cs apply
  • 🎓 Accredited training and development opportunities
  • 🎂 Your birthday off
  • 👶 Enhanced maternity, paternity, fertility and adoption leave
  • 🌿 Wellbeing benefits, staff rewards and team events
  • 🏆 Long-service awards
  • 🏖️ Enhanced holiday allowance
  • 💷 Pension scheme
  • 🤝 Support from a dedicated central team
  • 🌟 Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

 Ready for your next step?

If you're a Level 3 qualified Early Years professional who wants to make a genuine difference to children's lives while developing your own career, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and we will be in touch.

📌 Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required, and all successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.

Reference 225665570

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