Early Years Educator – Headington, Oxford OX3 – £28,490–£30,056

Early Years Academy; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% childcare discount

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

Job summary

Early Years Educator in Headington, Oxford, is a hands-on role within a respected nursery group. The position involves delivering high-quality education for babies and young children, guided by the EYFS framework, while fostering a safe and inclusive environment.

The aims are to support development and build strong relationships with families and staff. The successful candidate will hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification, have excellent communication and teamwork skills, and be

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification, ideally Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for babies and young children.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning experiences in line with EYFS.
• Support children's physical, emotional, social and communication development.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating nursery environment.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Observe and assess learning and identify next steps.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety policies.
• Support children with additional needs and promote inclusion.
• Work collaboratively to maintain high childcare standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Educator – Headington, Oxford OX3 – £28,490–£30,056

Location: Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7XP

Position: Early Years Educator / Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Salary: £28,490 – £30,056 per annum

Job Type: Nursery / Early Years Childcare

Qualification: Relevant Early Years qualification

Early Years Educator Job in Headington, Oxford – Earn Up to £30,056 Early Years Academy is recruiting a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join an award-winning nursery group in Headington, Oxford (OX3 7XP).

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic childcare professional looking to develop their career with a highly regarded nursery group that puts its people, children and families at the heart of everything it does.

With a competitive salary of £28,490 to £30,056 per year, outstanding employee recognition and an impressive 80% childcare discount, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your early years career.

If you’re searching for Early Years Educator jobs in Headington, Oxford, Cowley, Marston, Wheatley or the surrounding Oxfordshire area, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join This Nursery Group?

You’ll have the opportunity to work for an organisation recognised for its workplace culture and commitment to early years excellence.

Award-Winning Employer Benefits and Recognition

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 – Join a nursery group recognised for its positive workplace culture.
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 – Be part of an organisation recognised for supporting and empowering women in the workplace.
• NMT Large Nursery Group of the Year – Awarded for the second year running.
• 80% Childcare Discount – A fantastic benefit for eligible employees, subject to terms and conditions.
• Competitive Salary – Earn between £28,490 and £30,056 per annum.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for babies and young children.
• Plan and deliver exciting, engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social and communication development.
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive and stimulating nursery environment.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Observe and assess children’s learning, identifying individual needs and next steps.
• Encourage children’s confidence, independence and curiosity through play-based learning.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Support children with additional needs and promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team to maintain excellent standards of childcare.

Requirements

• A relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification, ideally a full and relevant Level 3 qualification.
• A good understanding of the EYFS statutory framework.
• Experience working with children in a nursery or early years setting.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A warm, caring and enthusiastic approach to childcare.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary: £28,490 – £30,056

You’ll be joining a nursery group that has received national recognition for its workplace culture, employee support and excellence in childcare.

Benefits and Highlights:

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26.
• #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025.
• NMT Large Nursery Group of the Year – two consecutive years.
• 80% childcare discount, subject to terms and conditions.
• Opportunity to work within an award-winning early years organisation.

We would love to hear from you!

Our recruitment team will contact suitable applicants to discuss the vacancy and arrange the next steps.