Early Years Educator, CLARUS EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme and enhanced holiday

Up to 80% childcare discount

Free breakfast, lunch and healthy sn

Accredited training and professional

Enhanced parental leave options

Wellbeing initiatives and team events

Long-service awards

Birthday day off

Job summary

Guardian Jobs in Oxford is seeking a qualified Early Years Educator for a brand-new nursery. You will deliver high‑quality EYFS care, plan play-based activities and support every child’s development in a warm, inclusive setting.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, strong teamwork, and building trusting relationships with families. The position is full‑time and based on-site with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold at least a Level 2 UK-recognised early years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.
• Passionate, caring and enthusiastic about early years education.
• Creative, engaging approach to learning through play.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Team player who can also use initiative.
• Reliable, professional and committed to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with EYFS.
• Support individual needs, development and wellbeing of each child.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage learning through play.
• Create a warm, safe and inclusive environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and their families.
• Communicate openly with parents and carers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support nursery operations.
• Maintain safeguarding procedures and promote children's welfare.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Child development

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Level 2 UK Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Educator

Brand-New Nursery Setting | Full‑time / Permanent

£30,065

Oxford based

Are you passionate about early years education and committed to helping children get the best possible start in life?

A brand-new, family-focused nursery is looking for a qualified Early Years Educator to join its dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is ready to inspire young minds, encourage curiosity, and support children to thrive in a warm and nurturing environment.

The Role

As an Early Years Educator, you will provide high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will help create a caring, playful and stimulating environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their potential.

• Providing exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS.
• Supporting the individual needs, development and wellbeing of each child.
• Planning and delivering engaging activities that encourage learning through play.
• Creating a warm, safe and inclusive environment.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Communicating openly and professionally with parents and carers.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running of the nursery.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and promoting children’s welfare.

About You

• Hold at least a Level 2 UK-recognised early years qualification.
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Have extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Be passionate, caring and enthusiastic about early years education.
• Have a creative and engaging approach to learning through play.
• Be able to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Work well as part of a team while also using initiative.
• Be reliable, professional and committed to providing high standards of care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Up to 80% childcare discount, subject to terms and conditions.
• Free breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks.
• Accredited training and professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, fertility and adoption leave.
• Wellbeing initiatives, staff rewards and team events.
• Long-service awards.
• Birthday day off.
• Ongoing support from a friendly central team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming nursery team and make a meaningful difference to children’s learning, development and future success.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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