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Early Years Educator
Brand-New Nursery Setting | Full-Time / Permanent
£30,065
Oxford based
Are you passionate about early years education and committed to helping children get the best possible start in life?
A brand-new, family-focused nursery is looking for a qualified Early Years Educator to join its dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is ready to inspire young minds, encourage curiosity, and support children to thrive in a warm and nurturing environment.
The Role
As an Early Years Educator, you will provide high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will help create a caring, playful and stimulating environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing exceptional care and education in accordance with the EYFS.
- Supporting the individual needs, development and wellbeing of each child.
- Planning and delivering engaging activities that encourage learning through play.
- Creating a warm, safe and inclusive environment.
- Building positive and trusting relationships with children and their families.
- Communicating openly and professionally with parents and carers.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running of the nursery.
- Maintaining a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and promoting children’s welfare.
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About You
The successful candidate will:
- Hold at least a Level 2 UK-recognised early years qualification.
- Have a strong understanding of the EYFS.
- Have extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
- Be passionate, caring and enthusiastic about early years education.
- Have a creative and engaging approach to learning through play.
- Be able to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Work well as part of a team while also using initiative.
- Be reliable, professional and committed to providing high standards of care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Pension scheme and enhanced holiday allowance.
- Up to 80% childcare discount, subject to terms and conditions.
- Free breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks.
- Accredited training and professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, fertility and adoption leave.
- Wellbeing initiatives, staff rewards and team events.
- Long-service awards.
- Birthday day off.
- Ongoing support from a friendly central team.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming nursery team and make a meaningful difference to children’s learning, development and future success.
Apply today to be considered for this Early Years Educator position.
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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