Qualified Nursery Practitioner - Cowley

Join Childbase Partnership and help open something truly special this May.

We’re looking for passionate, qualified Nursery Practitioners (Level 3 or above) who want more than just a job, this is your chance to help shape a new nursery, build a strong team culture, and create inspiring early learning experiences from day one.

Role details

Role:
Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above)

Location:

Garsington Day Nursery | Cowley | OX4 2SU

Contract:

Permanent | 37.5–40 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: £29,494.40 – £32,406.40 per annum (pro-rata) £14.18 – £15.58 per hour

Why join Childbase Partnership?

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989, and today we’re proud to be a family of 43 day nurseries, a Head Office, and our own Training Academy, Edu Base.

Our ethos is at the heart of everything we do:
We all belong. We all matter. We all contribute.

We believe in careers, not jobs, supporting every colleague to grow, develop, and feel truly valued, especially when joining an exciting new nursery opening .

What you’ll love about working with us

Time to rest and recharge

• 23 days annual leave (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with service
• Paid bank holidays
• Up to 20 additional paid Partnership Reward Days each year — take them or sell them back tax-free

Family-friendly benefits

• 75% childcare discount from day one (40% grandparent discount) at any Childbase nursery

Wellbeing that matters

• Free meals while at work
• Mental health and occupational health support
• Flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and a free will-writing service

Grow your career

• Paid inset days
• Access to online learning, apprenticeships, and qualifications through Edu Base
• Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses, and retail discounts

About us

• Employee-owned:
  Every colleague is a partner with a voice — and when we succeed together, we all receive an annual tax-free dividend
• Number 1 for quality:
  Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes
• Community driven:
  Over £3.5 million raised for charities close to our hearts
• Environmentally responsible:
  All our nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy

About you

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Hold a DfE-approved Level 3 early years qualification (or above)
• Are confident in the EYFS, working as a Key Person and delivering high-quality learning through play
• Enjoy observing, assessing, and supporting children’s development
• Are passionate about safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing
• Love working collaboratively with children, families, and colleagues
• Are excited by the opportunity to be part of a new nursery journey from the start

Our commitment to inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE - fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement and will consider any reasonable adjustments .

If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team.

Important information

Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold the Right to Work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS.

Not early years qualified yet? Visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities with us.