186 jobs found in Oxford

🌟 Key Practitioner – Mini VIP’s Nursery & Day-care, Winchcombe Level 2/3 Qualified | Full‑time or Part‑time | Immediate Start Available Can you see the magic of a muddy puddle ? Do you see a stick or a wand ? A sock or a puppet ? A box or a boat ? Do children fill you with awe and wonder ? If you’re passionate about helping children learn through curiosity, imagination and play, Mini VIP’s might have the perfect opportunity for you. 🌈 About Mini VIP’s Mini VIP’s Nursery & Day-care is a family‑run, friendly and thriving setting in the beautiful Cotswold town of Winchcombe. We provide high‑quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 12 years , operating all year round from 7:30am–6:00pm , closed only on Bank Holidays and over the Christmas period . We have recently expanded, with: 🌿 A new standalone Pre-School with large play areas 🌲 Our own Forest School 👶 A new Tweenies (1–2 years) room ,...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We provide support and learning opportunities...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – St Thomas's Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at St Thomas's Day Nursery, Oxford. St Thomas’ Day Nursery is a small, independent, family-oriented day nursery situated in the centre of Oxford. We run on a not-for-profit basis and are managed by an elected committee of parents. Established in September 1986, St Thomas’ is one of Oxford’s longest-established nurseries and provides full and part-day care (on an all-year-round basis) for 40 children aged four months up to school age. Our Rooms We run two separate rooms at St Thomas Day Nursery Although we have two separate rooms, we ensure that the children mix together at different parts of the day Both rooms are set up accordingly to the age and stage of the children that are currently enrolled. Staff are well trained to ensure that all...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We provide support and learning opportunities...

This role is also known as Early Years Manager, and is related to Nursery Room Leader, EY Educator, Nursery Nurse Please click to view the full [Job Description - available shortly] and  GDPR  information.   _________________________________________ Nursery Deputy Manager - Peripatetic - Administrative Focus Willow Cottage are seeking a Deputy Manager who is a dynamic leader with a passion for early years education. If you are dedicated to nurturing young minds, with a good head for organisation and an eye for detail, we would love to hear from you! Roles and Responsibilities As a deputy manager you will be involved in: – Leading safeguarding for the setting, putting the welfare and safety of the children above all else – Supporting our setting management teams in various ways, both at the settings and remotely.  – Administering the Early Education Funding scheme and various other administrative and HR tasks – Supporting with various projects...

Nursery Senior Administrator This job would be suitable for someone with experience working independently and responsibly in a professional environment. They will be familiar with using excel, confident with basic  maths, with a good attention to detail. The ideal candidate with have had experience working in a nursery but this is not essential.  Hours 10-15 over 3 days or 2 days spread out throughout the week, (e.g. Mon & Thurs)  - This could be a term time only position.  Contract Length  12 month  Salary   £14.42 – 16.83 Responsible to – Director of Finance  Early Education Funding Administration  - 20 hours per month Inputting new children on to OCC funding system  Liaise with OCC over funding changing Ensuring all children’s funding status’s are known.  Managing funding forms Management Reports  - 5 hours per month Recording Occupancy   Calculating and recording future available staffing session  EyMan data...

This role is also known as Early Years Manager, Third in Charge ( Third-In-Charge ), and is related to Nursery Room Leader, EY Educator, Nursery Nurse Please click to view the full  Job Description  and  GDPR  information.   _________________________________________ Nursery Deputy Manager - Third in Charge Willow Cottage are seeking a Third in Charge Manager who is a dynamic leader with a passion for early years education. If you are dedicated to nurturing young minds and leading with enthusiasm, we would love to hear from you! Roles and Responsibilities As a deputy manager you will be involved in: – Leading safeguarding for the setting, putting the welfare and safety of the children above all else – taking responsibility for the efficient day to day running of the nursery and overall delivery of a high-quality service – ensuring the safety, security, happiness and well-being of all children registered with the nursery – continuously...

This role is also known as Nursery Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader Please click to view the full   Job Description   and   GDPR   information.  _________________________________________ Nursery Room Leader – including Deputy Room Leader Willow Cottage Nurseries is looking for an exceptional Early Years Room Leader with a passion for leadership and a vision for delivering the highest quality education and childcare. Would you like to work in a beautiful rural location with extensive outdoor facilities? We believe that our staff should feel valued and be part of a supportive team of childcare professionals. Roles and responsibilities As a Room Leader you will be involved in: Delivering and maintaining a professional standard of care and education with high expectations of all children and colleagues. Inspire, motivate, and give direction to the team in order to provide the best possible care and education for the children in an...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  Sandfield Day Nursery | Headington, Oxford | OX3 7RH (on the John Radcliffe Hospital site). Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:00am-18:30pm. Salary:  £25,937.60–£32,406.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47–£15.58 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  Julia Durbin Day Nursery | Headington, Oxford | OX3 7JU (next to Churchill Hospital). Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:00am-18:30pm. Salary:  £25,937.60–£32,406.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47–£15.58 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Peachcroft Pre-School  (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Peachcroft Pre-School, Abingdon . At Peachcroft we provide a wide range of activities for the children including sand and water play, art and craft, cooking, clay and dough, songs, and music. There is an outdoor play area, which is used daily in all but the most extreme weather conditions. Pre-school has a wide variety of books and board games and a computer with a range of software suitable for pre-school children. There is plenty of chance for imaginative play in the home corner or with toys such as the train set, cars, airport, doll’s house, farm, and zoo. The children’s activities are planned to work towards their learning outcomes as set by the Early Years Foundation Stage.  Deliver high quality care and education for children aged 2 to...

Job title:  Trainee Early Years Practitioner    Purpose of post is to learn the below skills Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted Contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop. Work towards a full qualification and qualify   Key areas Work with and support children Work as part of a team Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents.   Responsible to: Nursery Manager/Team Leader   Duties and responsibilities To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure To contribute to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members...

Job title: Nursery Deputy Manager   Purpose of post Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted Ensure a high standard of physical, personal, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all children in the nursery Implement high standards of quality practices through supervisions and support for the team members within the nursery Day-to-day management of the nursery, including quality improvement, marketing and administration.   Key areas High standards of care and early learning of all children Team building and staff management Marketing and business development.   Responsible to: Nursery Directors   Main duties Lead the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same. Keep up-to-date with relevant safeguarding and child protection training and cascade...

Key Responsibilities: Childcare and Education: Ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children aged 2-4 years.  Delivering an appropriate play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.  Observing and tracking children's development, and planning activities to support their individual progress.  Providing a high standard of care and implementing positive behavior management strategies.  Staff Management: Supervising and mentoring staff within the room, including nursery practitioners, assistants, and apprentices.  Delegating responsibilities and ensuring staff are working effectively.   Parental Partnerships: Building positive relationships with parents and communicating effectively about their child's development.  Involving parents in their child's learning and development.  Addressing any concerns or questions from parents.  Administrative Tasks: Maintaining accurate records of children's...

Please click to see the full   Job Description   and   GDPR   information _________________ Working with young children has always been a rewarding and engaging profession. Demand for childcare practitioners has never been higher and so it is a great time to explore a career with Willow Cottage Nurseries. Practitioners with their Level 2 qualification will earn £25,781 per year whilst studying for their Level 3! As an unqualified early years practitioner studying towards your level 2 apprenticeship you will join a passionate and professional team of qualified educators. You will learn to plan and deliver activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programs. This is achieved by striving to meet every child’s individual needs and ensuring they are cared for in a safe, stable and stimulating environment. An apprenticeship with Willow Cottage will give you an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment whist also earning an excellent salary with great...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship - Hopcroft Childcare Shoots Training are seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual as an apprentice to complete their Level 3 Childcare qualification with Hopcroft Childcare at their Rotherfield Peppard setting We have a large renovated Dutch barn on Manor Farm to provide a unique childcare facility, which offers all the requirements of a modern nursery while still retaining its original character. With a child's environment so fundamental to their development; being surrounded by fields and woodland we are in an ideal setting for a more natural outdoor approach to learning. As a child steps through our doors for the first time they will be welcomed by a warm, friendly, fun environment within a light and airy, open-plan space. Peapods opened its doors back in April 2013 after a long journey to find a perfect location to create an individual setting.  We aim to provide good quality, accessible childcare and...

Deputy Manager (Full time 4/4.5/5 full days per week) Priory Day Nursery are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to support the manager in overseeing our childcare facility. The ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for early childhood education. As the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, while also managing staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. To work under the direction of the manager and deputise for him/her as and when required To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from birth to five years To provide high standards of care and early learning- to include the monitoring and review of provision, this includes providing a safe, caring environment...

Early Years Practitioner (Full-Time 40 hours per week, all year round) We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate early years educator?  Join our well-established team in High Wycombe (Handy Cross) and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.  Position: Early Years Educator Essential Criteria: Full & Relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification Hours: 40 hours per week (option to condense 40 hours over 4 days) Salary level 2: £26,104 - £26,728 Salary Level 3: £26,832 - £29,120 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.30 pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and eight beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our High Wycombe setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community....

Nursery Room Leader We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate early years room manager?  Join our well-established team in High Wycombe (Handy Cross) and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.  Position: Room Manager Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £29,328 to £30,680 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.00 pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and eight beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our High Wycombe setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community.  Celebrating its 6th birthday in 2025, the nursery was lovingly transformed into a vibrant early year setting by our founders, Olivia and Tim. Thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens,...