Nursery Nurse/Assistant (qualified or unqualified)

Wolfson College is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Nurse or Nursery Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated Day Nursery team. While a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare is preferred, we will also consider candidates who hold a Level 2 qualification or those with relevant childcare experience who are currently unqualified.

Wolfson is one of the largest graduate colleges within the University of Oxford. Our long-established nursery provides high-quality full-day care for up to 31 children in a warm, supportive, and stimulating environment. We believe that outstanding childcare starts with motivated, valued, and happy staff, and we are committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional development of every member of our team.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a childcare setting and will contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery and the delivery of high-quality early years practice.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, caring, and self-motivated
• A positive and supportive team player
• Passionate about planning engaging and fun activities for children
• Able to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse is £30,524 per annum. Salary for Level 2 will be £29,515 and for unqualified candidates will be £28,293 per annum.

Working hours are between 8.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

The College offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Staff travel allowance
• Attractive pension scheme
• Free meals within allowance
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Free onsite parking
• A welcoming and pleasant working environment

Additional Information

Further particulars of the post are available below.

Please note that we will only consider applications submitted in accordance with the application procedure outlined on our website.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 29 May 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and early application is encouraged.

Equality and Diversity

Wolfson College is committed to equality of opportunity and values diversity within its workforce, student body, and wider College community.

Applicants are invited to complete and return a recruitment monitoring form alongside their application. This form is used solely for monitoring purposes, is not part of the recruitment and selection process, and will not be shared outside the HR Department.