Level 3 Early Years Educator - Oxford

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Location: Oxford, 
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £30,056 per annum
Hourly rate: £14.40 per hour
Start date: ASAP / urgent requirement

About the role

Our Nursery is seeking qualified and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Educators to join its team in Oxford.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated nursery team to provide high-quality care and engaging learning experiences for young children.

This is an urgent recruitment requirement, and applications will be processed promptly.

Essential qualification

Applicants must hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in a full and relevant, UK-recognised Early Years discipline.

Please ensure your application clearly confirms the qualification held and the awarding body. Qualifications must meet the relevant requirements for working in an Early Years setting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care, support and learning opportunities for children.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Support children’s physical, social, emotional and communication development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Observe, assess and record children’s progress.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive nursery environment.
• Support children’s routines, independence and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team to deliver the Early Years curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Contribute to the wider life and development of the setting.

About you

The ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified to at least Level 3 in a full and relevant Early Years discipline.
• Experienced in an Early Years, nursery or childcare setting.
• Caring, nurturing and committed to children’s development.
• Confident planning and supporting play-based learning.
• Able to observe and assess children accurately.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Organised, reliable and professional.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Able to work 40 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Salary and benefits

• Salary of £30,056 per annum.
• Equivalent hourly rate of £14.40.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• 40 hours per week.
• Benefits package included within the role profile.
• Supportive Early Years working environment.
• Opportunity to develop professionally within the nursery setting.

Apply now

This is an urgent requirement, so applications will be reviewed promptly.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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