Relief Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 17,729 - 19,809; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-service rewards

Qualification bonuses

Retail discounts

Free meals

Mental health support

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Relief Nursery Practitioner at Julia Durbin Day Nursery in Headington, Oxford. You will care for children under five and implement engaging activities to foster their development.

The role offers flexible shifts, with a pay range of £12.87-£14.38 per hour, and various benefits including professional development opportunities and wellbeing support.

Join us to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing environment!

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of EYFS to implement engaging activities.
• Passion for safeguarding and children's well-being.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies and children aged five and under.
• Implement planned activities and contribute to learning journeys.
• Ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy.

Skills

Experience caring for children aged five and under

Knowledge of child development

Effective communication and relationship building

Education

DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Relief Nursery Practitioner. Location: Julia Durbin Day Nursery | Headington, Oxford | OX3 7JU (next to Churchill Hospital). Contract: Permanent | 0 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied, ad-hoc shifts between 07:30-18:30, Monday-Friday. Salary: £12.87-£14.38 per hour.

Flexible work option: Work varied relief shifts on a week‑to‑week basis according to the nursery’s cover requirements, at just this nursery or across as many of our other nurseries as you would like to.

Exclusive partner benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts. Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service. Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

About you

• You are a naturally nurturing person: You have some experience caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment; holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above is advantageous though not essential.
• You are passionate about inspiring children: Your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to implement engaging activities that have been planned by the Key Person to empower children to learn through play and exploration; you will contribute to observations for the children’s learning journeys.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well‑being is promoted.
• You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with others, and can effectively communicate and build strong and positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages (17+ due to Ofsted rules) and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.