Qualified Nursery Practitioner


Company:	Nurse Seekers Ltd
Salary:	£27,000 - £34,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	OX4 3XQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2DQ

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Choose 18–40 hours per week | 52 weeks per year

Working pattern: Full-time and part-time opportunities | 2–5 days per week

Salary: £27,040–£33,737.60 per annum (pro rata) | £13.00–£16.22 per hour

A fantastic opportunity to join a nursery that really values its people

At Zero2Five are delighted to be recruiting for a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above) to join a quality, Outstanding Day Nursery based near Cowley, Oxford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and highly regarded nursery organisation that has been delivering outstanding childcare for many years.

The nursery is looking for passionate, caring and enthusiastic practitioners who want to make a real difference to children’s early years experiences, while also developing their own careers.

Why you’ll love working here!

• Great holiday allowance

23 days’ paid annual leave, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.

• Excellent work-life balance

The Partnership Reward Days scheme can provide up to a further 20 paid days off each year, with the option to take the days or sell accrued days tax-free.

• Fantastic childcare benefits

Generous discounts on childcare are available for eligible parents and grandparents, with savings of up to 75% for parents and 40% for grandparents, depending on contracted hours.

• Rewards and benefits

Enjoy long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and a range of retail discounts.

• Your wellbeing matters

Access to free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.

• Training and career development

With team inset days, online training and apprenticeship opportunities through the organisation’s dedicated training academy, there are plenty of opportunities to develop and progress.

We’re looking for a Qualified Nursery Practitioner with a Level 2 qualification or above who is:

• Passionate about working with children

• Caring, enthusiastic and reliable

• Committed to providing high-quality early years care

• A positive team player

• Keen to develop their skills and career within the nursery sector

Please note: Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and have the Right to Work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Interested? Apply Today!

If you’re looking for your next exciting Nursery Practitioner opportunity in Oxford, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today or send your most up-to-date CV to

ollie@zero2five.co.uk.

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