Level 3 Early Years Educator - Permanent Opportunity

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Free meals

Childcare discount

Training opportunities

Enhanced holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Octave Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator for a nursery in Oxford. In this role, you will shape young lives and support their development in a nurturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £30,056 per annum with 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include providing outstanding care, planning engaging activities, and ensuring safeguarding. The nursery provides excellent employee benefits, including free meals, parking, and a childcare

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a full and relevant UK-recognised Early Years discipline.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Genuine passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Support each child's individual learning and development.
• Plan and deliver engaging age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Early Years Educator

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Teamwork

Caring approach

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

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

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.