Early Years Practitioner, 32.5 hours per week over 5 days, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm. Wage: at least National Living wage.

Do you have experience in Early Years and a relevant Level 3 qualification? (Level 2 may be considered).

Can you support and develop children’s play?

Are you calm, reliable, positive, and kind?

If so, you could be the person we are looking for.

Kings Stanley Play Group, have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our supportive and friendly team. We pride ourselves on providing exciting learning experiences and opportunities that ignite children’s imagination and motivates children to explore, learn and develop.

We welcome applications from people who are committed to making a difference. All applications must be made using Kings Stanley Play Groups application form. The application form and further details can be requested from kingsstanleypg@gmail.com or by phone during school hours on M: 07377127820.

Vacancy for a permanent Level 3 practitioner to work 4 days a week (equivalent to full time). Salary is dependent on skills and experience. 

Applicants must have a minimum of a Level 3 in childcare and have relevant experience. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Contact Julie Pitt on 01453 543661 or l.mccreight@ukfdn.co.uk

Early Years Practitioner required 3 days a week (8:45am – 2:45pm) term-time only at our setting in Longlevens. Start Date: January 2025

We are recruiting due to increasing numbers and the popularity of the setting. The successful candidate must be keen, enthusiastic and committed to helping children become the best they can be. You will need experience of working at level 2 or above in early years. Certificates in both child protection and first aid would be advantageous but are not essential.

PATA offers a pension scheme and great additional staff benefits including access to our excellent training, long service additional leave, a Christmas shopping afternoon in the Autumn term, contributions to Christmas and mid-year team parties, access to wellbeing support, a termly Outstanding Achievement award and not forgetting free tea and coffee and the occasional treat!

For details of a full job description please click here. Should you have any questions please phone Mandy Coombes, Early Years Manager on 01452 311032. To apply, please click here to complete an application form.

To help PATA meet the aims and commitment of the orgainsation’s equality policy, please help by clicking here to complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form.

Closing date: Monday 13th January 2025

We have exciting opportunities to join our teams at Treetops in Dursley, Rowanfield Nursery in Cheltenham, plus our new setting in Stroud (opening January 2025).

The former Parliament and Treetops settings have been refurbished and we are looking for enthusiastic staff to join us to ensure excellent child-care provision in the Stroud & Dursley areas.  Our successful Nursery in Rowanfield also has vacancies to join an established team.

All positions are term time only (39 weeks a year) as listed below and permanent unless specified.

Senior Early Years Educator at Parliament (Stroud) (full time 37 hours/week)

Early Years Educators – Parliament (Stroud) & Treetops (Dursley) (full time 37 hours/week and part-time 20 hours/week)

Early Years Educators Maternity cover - Rowanfield (Cheltenham) (12 month contract, full-time 37 hours/week)

Early Years Educators x 2 - Gardeners Lane (Cheltenham) (1 x full time 37 hours/week and 1 x part-time 20 hours/week)

Our vision is for all children and families to aspire and achieve.  A child’s wellbeing is at the heart of our provision.

Successful qualified candidates will work as Key Person to children aged 2 - 4 years to deliver high quality early years education. You will be passionate about making a difference and using your understanding of child development to promote each child’s happiness and supporting them to follow their interests, explore, learn and reach their full potential.

You will be a good communicator, who enjoys working with others as part of a team, with knowledge and experience of providing stimulating and exciting environments, rich in learning experiences. You need to be able to tell stories and sing songs, play games, enjoy messy play, and be happy to be outdoors in all weathers.

For more information, please click here, visit our website Aspire Foundation or email hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851043845.

If you are interested in joining our dedicated team working with young children and their families, we would love to hear from you. 

Start Date:                              As soon as possible

Contract:                                 Permanent

Closing date for all roles:   1200 noon on 13 January 2025

Interview date:                      Interviews will be held w/c 20 January 2025

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3. Permanent Position:  subject to a three-month probationary period.

We are expanding our team and recruiting to help cover our increasing numbers of younger children (2 – 3 year olds). We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and committed. A minimum of one year working at Level 2 / Level 3 or above in an early year’s setting, SENCo qualifications would be advantageous. The setting is currently open Monday - Thursday, term time only.

If you are keen, enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated to helping children become the best they can be, then we would love to hear from you. Relevant DBS checks will be conducted. For an application form and further information please contact Marie Kilminster M: 07706 496284 or email: info@playgroupstmarys.org.uk

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner required, 16 hours a week, permanent contract. Term-time only. 

We are looking for a talented and qualified Early Years Practitioner to work across our PATA Managed Groups. Applicants must be appropriately qualified at level 3 or above in childcare and have the ability to travel to our settings.

As a peripatetic Early Years Practitioner, you will be responsible for supporting staffing requirements at PATA’s 5 PATA Managed Group (PMG) settings in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Dursley, and Chepstow. You will work closely with setting teams to provide the highest standard of care and education for the children.

The setting addresses are: 

Elmbridge Under Fives, Gloucester. GL2 0LN

Tiny Tots, Gloucester. GL2 OAT

Funbusters, Dursley. GL11 5SF

Penguins, Chepstow. NP16 7DT

Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. GL54 5QJ

Whilst the hours are fixed per week, you will be required to be flexible and able to travel to our settings, dependent on location, occasionally leaving home at 8am to be able to support a session starting at 9am.

PATA offers a pension scheme and great additional staff benefits including access to our excellent training, long service additional leave, a Christmas shopping afternoon in the Autumn term, contributions to Christmas and mid-year team parties, access to wellbeing support, a termly Outstanding Achievement award and not forgetting free tea and coffee and the occasional treat!

For a detailed job description, please click here.  To apply for the position, please click here.

To help PATA meet the aims and commitment of the organisation’s equality policy, please click  here to complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form. 

Childcare Practitioners required, level 2 or 3. Salary up to £14.45 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Permanent position, 40 hours a week, 4 days a week 8:00am - 6:00pm. Children leave at 5.30pm. Part-Time positions will be considered. 

Cotswold Bunnies in the Cowshed and Cotswold Bunnies Nurseries (Rodborough Common) are looking to recruit childcare practitioners. 

You will be responsible for implementing a rich and engaging curriculum, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment, and working with a team of early years practitioners. Your role will be crucial in fostering a love for learning and ensuring each child’s developmental needs are met. 

Pension scheme, staff share incentive scheme.

Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to Katy Serafin, cotswoldbunnies@outlook.com

Early Years Educator – Level 3. Term Time only (as per Gloucestershire County Council Term Dates), Temporary position, January - July 2025. Covering 16.75 hours per week, Monday 9:00am – 1:00pm, Tuesday 10:00am – 1:00pm, Wednesday 8:30am - 3:15pm, Thursday 10:00am -1:00pm. Rate of Pay: £11.44 per hour. Start Date: 06/01/2024

Would you like to progress your career within Early Years at a well-established and experienced setting?

At Coalway Early Years we are seeking a Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our team. This position will be temporary from January to July 2025.

Our Forest of Dean nursery/ preschool is set within the grounds of an Infant/ Junior school and provides high quality childcare and support for children and families in the Coalway and Coleford area.

The successful candidate must be motivated, creative and enthusiastic with an excellent understanding of the EYFS and a clear knowledge of Safeguarding. It is desirable for applicants to have certificates in Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding, however, please note that training can also be provided. You will need experience of working at Level 2/ Level 3 in Early Years.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. Coalway Early years is committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children in line with Policies and statutory responsibilities as set out by government guidance and OFSTED.

If interested please contact Kayleigh Hoskings, Nursery Manager by Telephone: 01549 839436 or email: Email: bcplaygroup@btinternet.com

Early Years Educator – Level 3, Term Time only (38 weeks per year as per Gloucestershire County Council Term Dates), Permanent Position. Covering 27 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday 8:30am – 3:15pm. Rate of Pay: £11.44 per hour. Start Date: 06/01/2024

Would you like to progress your career within Early Years at a well-established and experienced setting?

Our Forest of Dean nursery/ preschool is set within the grounds of an Infant/ Junior school and provides high quality childcare and support for children and families in the Coalway and Coleford area.

The successful candidate must be motivated, creative and enthusiastic with an excellent understanding of the EYFS and a clear knowledge of Safeguarding. It is desirable for applicants to have certificates in Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding, however, please note that training can also be provided. You will need experience of working at Level 2/ Level 3 in Early Years.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. Coalway Early years is committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children in line with Policies and statutory responsibilities as set out by government guidance and OFSTED.

If interested please contact Kayleigh Hoskings, Nursery Manager by telephone: 01549 839436 or email: bcplaygroup@btinternet.com

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3), Grade 5, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (includes INSET). Start date: ASAP

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join us in the running of a nursery and pre-school facility for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. The nursery opened in September 2021 as part of Great Oldbury Primary Academy.

Working with a highly experienced and professional team with the aim of providing an excellent early years setting for local children. Responsible to the Nursery Manager, the successful candidates will be passionate about working in childcare, supporting a team and someone who relishes the challenge of keeping practice current and relevant.

The desired candidate must be passionate about children’s learning and development, have excellent communication skills, enjoy getting messy and embrace all aspects of learning indoors and outdoors, whatever the weather. A successful applicant must have a keen belief in a child centred approach and learning through play. They will share our passion for providing a creative curriculum and our love of open-ended investigation and exploration.

Great Oldbury Primary Academy - Little Learners benefits from being part of a multi-academy trust, the Gloucestershire Learning Alliance (GLA) which is rooted in a partnership ethos and a determination to ensure that young people receive an exceptional education. This provides enormous advantages for the successful candidates who will also have colleagues from other partner nurseries to share good practice and collaborate and moderate with. This includes a programme of continuous professional development and the sharing of specialist expertise and advice.

A level 3 early years qualification (NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent) is an essential requirement. All applicants must have at least 1 year experience working within an early years setting.

We will offer you a warm and welcoming school community, the opportunity to join a growing Multi Academy Trust, commitment to developing your CPD, access to our reward and discount platform GLAdvantage and our employee health and wellbeing service.

Applications should be made via this link Application Registration

For more information, please email admin.gopa@glatrust.org.uk. Visits to the setting are warmly welcomed.