Playgroup Cleaner, 1 hour per day, 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only. Hourly Rate: Minimum Wage. Start: ASAP.

Would you like the opportunity to work in our popular preschool setting PATA @ Early Birds, based in Cinderford.

If so, we are looking for a friendly person to do some light cleaning duties each day from 3pm – 4pm (can be slightly flexible on time if required), Monday to Friday. Cleaning duties will include daily vacuuming, sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning the kitchen and toilets, together with additional daily/weekly tasks.

The successful candidate must enjoy working around children, be DBS checked or obtain a DBS clearance (which PATA can provide) to work at the setting (as children may be on site) and be thorough and efficient. Please get in touch if this sounds like you!

For more information please click here. To apply for the position, please click here.

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Pre-school Manager – Permanent Contract.  Hours: 5 days/week, (approx: 40 hours/week), hours can be flexible but must support the core delivery hours of the setting which are 9:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday. Pay: £33,600 per annum (annual pay review in the summer). Start Date: ASAP, ideally in time for start of 2026 Summer term, otherwise in the summer ready for the start of 2026/27 academic year.

Located in the heart of Leckhampton, Broadlands is a thriving, community-focused preschool with a long-standing reputation for excellence. We provide a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5 years during term time. As a charity-run setting supported by an active Committee of Volunteers, we pride ourselves on a "Good with Outstanding elements" Ofsted rating and a team that feels like family.

We are seeking a committed, compassionate, and highly organised Preschool Manager to lead our team. You will be the face of the preschool, ensuring that our high standards of care, safety, and education remain at the forefront of everything we do. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of Level 3 qualification in early years (or equivalent); Level 5 or above is desirable. SENCO qualification or working towards the qualification. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership or management role within an early years setting. A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and statutory requirements.  

Main duties and responsibilities will include the management of staff, daily operations and administration, health and safety and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring all following EYFS and maintaining the high standards of the setting.

For more information on the role, please click here. If you are interested in applying for the position or have any questions, please contact Gosia O'Gorman by email: gosiaogorman@gmail.com

Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026

Expected Interview Dates: 19th-27th March 2026

Pre-School & After School Assistant. Term time only, minimum 24 hours per week to be agreed and to be worked flexibly.  Pay based on experience and qualifications.  

Blue Coat Pre-School & Busy Bees cares for children from age 2 to 11 years during the hours of 7:45am and 6:00pm.

We are a fun-loving and ambitious setting, dedicated to providing quality and safe childcare. You will need to be fun, energetic, enthusiastic and able to be flexible and cope with the challenges of working with young children

The ideal candidate will be Level 3 Early Years qualified. Qualifications in Safeguarding, Forest School Leader, ECAT, Health & Safety, Food Safety or First Aid  are an advantage but not essential.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For an application pack please contact Mrs Jo Bell, Administrator/Vicky Starling, Manager on 01453 525022 or admin@bluecoatpreschoolbusybees.co.uk or manager@bluecoatpreschoolbusybees.co.uk

We will review applications and interview on receipt.

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Full-time, permanent.

We are a friendly, family-run nursery in Cheltenham looking for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our caring and dedicated team.

If you’re passionate about providing high quality childcare, love seeing children grow and learn, and bring energy and creativity to everything you do we would love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent). The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, and have great initiative. They will have excellent communication skills and a warm, caring approach. They will be a strong team player who enjoys collaborating with others to create a positive, supportive environment and have a genuine love for working with young children.

We offer a welcoming, family-focused setting where you’ll feel valued and supported, competitive pay rates and rewards schemes, together with a company pension. You will be provided with ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career and have a chance to make a real difference in the early years of children’s lives.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please contact Rachel Howell on T: 01242 577581 or email: info@littlesmarties.co.uk

We are looking for dedicated, inspirational and FUN fully Qualified Nursery Nurses/Early Years practitioners to join the enthusiastic team in our Ofsted-Outstanding Hereford Nursery. Salary: Dependent on experience. Hours: Year-Round, 36 - 41.5 hours per week.

We are looking for someone who can provide our children with a warm and nurturing environment, has a sense of fun - with a genuine PASSION for bringing our children through life’s learning adventures! You will have experience in planning and observation and will be required to follow and contribute to our policies and procedures.

Beech House Nursery School offer great staff benefits. Our team receive one free hot lunch each week, along with a fully stocked fruit basket, teas and coffees to enjoy during the day. We provide a NHS Top-Up scheme for team members who stay with us for more than two years. 28 days holiday each year, plus one extra day of holiday per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 extra days (33 days in total). NEST pension scheme. We have dedicated Staff Wellbeing champions to support you whenever you require, together with access to a 24/7 telephone counselling service. You will be provided with a tunic and polo shirt and have the opportunity to attend team building experiences throughout the year as well as regular CPD training.

We do have vacancies for both Apprentices and Unqualified Support Staff - please do note clearly if you are applying for a Qualified position (for those with a full and relevant early years qualification) or if you would like to earn while you learn in an Unqualified capacity.

Note, the Position is dependent upon satisfactory DBS and Reference checks.

If you are interested in joining our team, please click here to complete an application form. For more information, please tel: 01432 264507

Key Worker Role, term time only, permanent position. Must be available to work Mondays, but we are happy to discuss other hours that work with our cohort and setting. Please get in touch if you think this is something that would work for you. Pay dependent on qualification and experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive minimum Level 2 Early Years practitioner to join our team! Up to date First Aid and Safeguarding/Child Protection training desirable. This Key Worker role is for our small, friendly preschool in Prestbury, Cheltenham. If you value the care and professionalism in all early years practitioners and want to be part of a safe and exciting environment for children aged 2 and a half to 4 years old then please get in contact. We have recently moved into our brand new premises and have a great space to help children grow and learn in. 

The successful candidate will help the setting follow a Planning in the Moment approach which focuses on each child’s ability to steer their own learning through play. You will have your own key group of children to ensure every child’s needs are supported and work well in our small team to support the running of the setting. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Child Development is expected in this role, and you will be responsible for a small group of key children.

For more information on the role, please click here. To apply for the position, please click here to complete an application form. 

Completed application forms can be submitted to the Manager, Becky at littleexplorerspavilion@outlook.com. If you have any questions about the position please email or call: 07729313813. 

If Little Explorers finds a successful candidate, we reserve the right to employ someone before the application deadline. 

SEN support 1to1 required for child with an EHCP. Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. Rate of pay are competitive and above National Minimum Wage.  This is a fixed term contract whilst the child is with us until 17 July 2026.

We are looking for an enthusiastic qualified level 2 or 3 practitioner to help support a child with an EHCP.  The child is verbal and loves numbers and letters.  They need support with transitions using widgits and now/next boards that are already in place.  They have an infectious giggle and love spending time with adults 1to1.

The right candidate would need to be calm, patient and be able to think in the moment.

Experience working with children who have SEN is a must.  We would like the candidate to have knowledge and experience of working with children who have ASD or are on the pathway for diagnosis.

Please email mittonmanorpreschool@hotmail.com for more information

Bank Staff Required.  We are looking for an enthusiastic qualified level 2 or 3 practitioner for bank work at our pre-school in Tewkesbury.

Can you spare a few mornings a week? Do you love children?

Are you fun, bubbly, calm, caring and fair? Do you like being cuddled, and/or climbed on? Can you build towers, dens and bridges? Do you know how to play "the floor is lava" or would you like to learn? Do you like singing nursery rhymes and reading endless books?

Please email mittonmanorpreschool@hotmail.com for more information.

Playworker required, Permanent position, Term time only. Mon - Fri: potential times 7:40am – 8:40am and Thurs - Fri: 3:15pm - 5:30pm. 9.5 - 16 hours per week. Start date to be arranged.

Mother Goose is a relaxed, friendly play setting for children before and after school located at Eastington Primary School and Great Oldbury.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our growing business. The right candidates will ideally have Playworker level 2 and First Aid, but not essential if they are willing to take on the training that is required. Good rates of pay to be determined on experience.

For more information or if you are interested in the position, please email: beccypeg@hotmail.com.

Early Years Practitioner. Temporary position until 17th July 2026 with potential for permanent position. Term time only. 20 hours per week. Start date: 13th April 2026 (or as soon as possible after this). Pay Rate: to be discussed at interview.

Swindon Village Early Years is a friendly playgroup in Cheltenham. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring member of staff to join us on a temporary basis, with potential for a permanent contact.

The ideal candidate will hold a level 3 Early Years Qualification. We are looking for someone who is motivated, confident with children and doesn't mind getting messy! 

Please email a copy of your CV to swindonvillageearlyyears@outlook.com to apply or email us if you have any questions!

Closing date for applications: 13th March 2026