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Shoots
20 Jan, 2026
Part time
Skills Bootcamp - Early Years
Shoots Abingdon OX14, UK
Skills Bootcamp Early Years – Abingdon, Oxfordshire Introduction to Childcare Our Introduction to Childcare Skills Bootcamp is a short but compelling course designed to help you boost your skills and land a job sooner. When you complete the 6 week training, you'll have a fast track to our Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeships. We’ll also provide you with a full and relevant Paediatric First Aid certificate, so you’ll be ready to dive straight in. And the best part? It's completely free, and we'll even assist you with your DBS application! Don't let this amazing chance to acquire valuable skills, accelerate your career, and create a meaningful difference in the lives of young children slip away.  We will even throw in an Amazon voucher for you upon completion of your Skills Bootcamp! About our Skills Bootcamp: Shoots Training are proud to offer a 6 week programme consisting of live online group learning, 1-1...
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Shoots Sales
Shoots
10 Dec, 2025
Full time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
£12.21 hourly
Shoots Abingdon OX14, UK
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...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
15 Jan, 2026
Part time
Skills Bootcamp - Early Years
Shoots Littlemore, Oxford OX4, UK
Skills Bootcamp Early Years – Littlemore, Oxfordshire  Introduction to Childcare Our Introduction to Childcare Skills Bootcamp is a short but compelling course designed to help you boost your skills and land a job sooner. When you complete the 6 week training, you'll have a fast track to our Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeships. We’ll also provide you with a full and relevant Paediatric First Aid certificate, so you’ll be ready to dive straight in. And the best part? It's completely free, and we'll even assist you with your DBS application! Don't let this amazing chance to acquire valuable skills, accelerate your career, and create a meaningful difference in the lives of young children slip away.  We will even throw in an Amazon voucher for you upon completion of your Skills Bootcamp! About our Skills Bootcamp: Shoots Training are proud to offer a 6 week programme consisting of live online group...
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Shoots Sales
Shoots
15 Jan, 2026
Part time
Skills Bootcamp - Early Years
Shoots Didcot, UK
Skills Bootcamp Early Years – Didcot, Oxfordshire Introduction to Childcare Our Introduction to Childcare Skills Bootcamp is a short but compelling course designed to help you boost your skills and land a job sooner. When you complete the 6 week training, you'll have a fast track to our Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeships. We’ll also provide you with a full and relevant Paediatric First Aid certificate, so you’ll be ready to dive straight in. And the best part? It's completely free, and we'll even assist you with your DBS application! Don't let this amazing chance to acquire valuable skills, accelerate your career, and create a meaningful difference in the lives of young children slip away.  We will even throw in an Amazon voucher for you upon completion of your Skills Bootcamp! About our Skills Bootcamp: Shoots Training are proud to offer a 6 week programme consisting of live online group learning, 1-1...
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Shoots Sales
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
29 Aug, 2024
Full time
Nursery Room Leader / Team Leader - Advert
£30,467 yearly
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd West St & North St, Oxford OX2 0AA, UK
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...
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Willow Cottage Nurseries
Shoots
05 Mar, 2026
Part time
Level 1 Childcare Qualification
Shoots Oxford, UK
Are you aged 16-18 and looking to start a Career in Childcare? Shoots Training are offering a FREE Level 1 Childcare course. This course is based in Oxfordshire , however we do offer Level 1 Childcare courses across Dorset, Devon, Hampshire, Somerset, Cornwall and many others. If you are looking for another location, please apply and we can discuss the options available. ABOUT THE COURSE This Study Programme is designed to give you an introduction into Childcare providing you with quality work experience and practical, Tutor led workshops/1:1 sessions as well as some online learning. A typical week consists of two study days' and three days’ work experience. We can cater for all individual needs and design the programme to suit you as an individual. We also offer Maths and English Functional skills if required. We have other work placements in the area available. A free DBS is provided, and work experience set up for you*, local to where...
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Shoots Sales
Shoots
28 Jan, 2026
Full time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
£7.55 - £12.21 hourly
Shoots Oxford, UK
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...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
21 Nov, 2025
Full time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
£12.79 hourly
Shoots Oxford, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
11 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£15.09 hourly
Shoots Oxford, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
11 Nov, 2025
Full time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
£13.92 hourly
Shoots Oxford, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
23 Sep, 2025
Part time
Skills Bootcamp - Early Years
Shoots Oxford, UK
Skills Bootcamp Early Years - Oxfordshire Level 2 - Introduction to Childcare Our Level 2 Introduction to Childcare Skills Bootcamp is a short but compelling course designed to help you boost your skills and land a job sooner. When you complete the 6 week training, you'll have a fast track to our Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeships. We’ll also provide you with a full and relevant Paediatric First Aid certificate, so you’ll be ready to dive straight in. And the best part? It's completely free, and we'll even assist you with your DBS application! Don't let this amazing chance to acquire valuable skills, accelerate your career, and create a meaningful difference in the lives of young children slip away. We will even throw in an Amazon voucher for you upon completion of your Skills Bootcamp!  About our Skills Bootcamp: Shoots Training are proud to offer a 6 week programme consisting of live online group...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
11 Sep, 2025
Casual
Nursery Chef / Cook - Advert
£33,280 - £42,640 yearly
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd Oxford, UK
We are looking for a caring, passionate person who can prepare home-cooked meals for our children aged 6 months to 4 years. You will support our nursery cooks creating delicious, balanced meals, following our four week rolling menu. Our meals are designed to be sustainably sourced, low sugar and age appropriate. We only serve high quality, low fat, locally sourced meat.   Roles and responsibilities As our new Nursery Cook you will: be available to cover the absences and holidays of our nursery cook team   be able to work both independently and cooperatively with the management Team, nursery staff and the children.  maintain an excellent standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the whole kitchen. be able to cater for the individual dietary requirements of each of the children work to the requirements of Safer Food Better Business requirements and COSHH. have at least 1 year’s professional cooking experience Contract Bank (variable hours) contract -...
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Willow Cottage Nurseries
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
25 Apr, 2025
Full time
Nursery Deputy Manager - Advert
£33,751 yearly
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd Oxford, UK
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...
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Willow Cottage Nurseries
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
17 Apr, 2025
Full time
Nursery Senior Administrator - Advert
£14.42 - £16.83 hourly
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd Oxford, UK
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...
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Willow Cottage Nurseries
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
14 Nov, 2024
Full time
Nursery Deputy Manager - Advert
£32,506 yearly
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd Oxford, UK
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...
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Willow Cottage Nurseries
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
29 Aug, 2024
Part time
Nursery Housekeeper - Advert
£13,130 yearly
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd Oxford, UK
Housekeeper Willow Cottage Nurseries are seeking a person to assist in keeping our nurseries clean and operating effectively, as well as providing additional cover for our nursery teams.  Hours – 15 over 5 days       5.00pm- 8pm (alternative hours are available)                Start Date – Open until filled Location – Farmoor OX2 9NT Qualification – Familiarity with COSHH regulations is desirable. Experience – A successful candidate will probably have had experience working as a housekeeper and be comfortable and confident around children aged 0-5. Salary House Keeper - £10.10/hour + Benefits Requires - See Safeguarding below Responsible to – Team Leaders, Setting Management   Flexible working arrangement We are looking for someone who can work 5 days a week 5pm to 7pm. However, this is a flexible role and we may be able to accommodate other working patterns or longer hours. Unfortunately, this is not a term-time only...
Nursery Name:
Willow Cottage Nurseries
Childbase Partnership
10 Mar, 2026
Full time
Qualified Nursery Practitioner
£27,040 - £33,738 yearly
Childbase Partnership Cowley, Oxford, UK
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role:   Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above) Location:   Garsington Day Nursery | Cowley | OX4 2SU Contract:   Permanent | 40 hours per week | 52 weeks per year Working pattern:   Monday–Friday between 7:30am–6:30pm - Choose a 4 or 5 day working week Salary:   £27,040-£33,737.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£16.22 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-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 off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your...
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Garsington Road Day Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Childbase Partnership
10 Mar, 2026
Full time
Qualified Nursery Practitioner
£27,040 - £33,738 yearly
Childbase Partnership Headington, Oxford, UK
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:  £27,040-£33,737.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£16.22 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-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...
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Sandfield Day Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Childbase Partnership
10 Mar, 2026
Full time
Qualified Nursery Practitioner
£27,040 - £33,738 yearly
Childbase Partnership Headington, Oxford, UK
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:  £27,040-£33,737.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£16.22 per hour.   We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-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...
Nursery Name:
Julia Durbin Day Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
WMC Training
16 Jan, 2026
Full time
Nursery Apprentice
£7.55 hourly
WMC Training Wallingford, Oxford
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively?  WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at  a nursery based in  Wallingford OX10 6SH   .  This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery and maintaining the delivery of high standards of care and education to all children. The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES Your duties as  NURSERY APPRENTICE  :- · Assist with planning and delivering fun, educational activities Support children’s personal care,...
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WMC Training
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