Are you an inspiring Early Years Professional, who would like to join our newly managed team to help it grow and make a real difference to both our setting and the children and families it serves?

Job Opportunity

Early Years Deputy Manager - PATA @ Earlybirds, Cinderford

Term Time Only | Full-Time (Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm),  Reduced Hours Considered

Due to a new management, we are recruiting a Deputy Manager for PATA @ Earlybirds in Cinderford.

As Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the Manager and play a key role in building strong foundations for children to succeed in life, driving quality, supporting staff development, and creating an environment where children can flourish.

Why Join PATA?

As part of the team, you’ll benefit from:

• Dedicated support from our experienced Support Centre and Leadership team

• Regular networking and peer support meetings with other PATA setting deputy managers

• An established setting with access to high-quality equipment and resources

• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities to help develop your skills and career

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact within a respected and expanding organisation.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about delivering exceptional early years education and care

• An enthusiastic and positive attitude who can motivate and inspire others

• Creative, proactive and committed to continuous improvement

• Ready to take both themselves and their team to the next level

You will need:

• Min. of 2 years' experience working at Level 3 or above within an Early Years setting
• Current Child Protection/Safeguarding and preferably Paediatric First Aid certificates
• A commitment to high-quality childcare and positive outcomes for every child.

Experience of working with partnership agencies and supporting children who are vulnerable or have additional needs would be advantageous.

For details of a full job description please click here. To apply, please click here to complete an application form.

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Closing Date: 2 November 2026

Level 3 Early Years Educator Position. 30 hours per week term-time only. Wage: Competitive wage based on experience.

Do you have a passion for giving young children the best start in life?

The Nursery School is looking for a caring, fun and engaging person to join our small team. We are a well-established private nursery who educate children aged two to five years old.

The Nursery School is a small setting located in Charlton Kings. You’ll be working within the team to create a safe, inspiring and inclusive environment where children can learn and grow. You will play a key part in the early years of a child’s life, shaping their early learning experiences whilst building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending The Nursery School. They will adhere to the EYFS Framework and deliver The Nursery School Educational Programme with high levels of enthusiasm, loyalty and motivation and respond to each child’s needs for individual care and attention. You will act as a Key Person to a group of children and ensure your key children’s needs are reflected in the planning of activities. You will work in partnership with parents, your team, maintaining good communication and working relationships with colleagues. Working within the setting’s policies and procedures, whilst promoting positive values, attitudes and good child behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict in line with our positive behaviour policy and being aware of children’s special educational needs and disabilities.

For any questions or if you would like to receive an application pack, please contact: thenurseryschool@eygloucestershire.co.uk

Application closing date: 13^th November 2026

Start date: ASAP

Preschool Assistant. Permanent Position. Qualification: Level 2 or 3 full and relevant to early years. Days/times: Tues 9:00am - 3:45pm, Thurs 9:00am - 3:45pm and Friday 9:00am - 3:45pm, with flexibility to increase hours if needed. Term Time. Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour. Start Date: ASAP.

Located in the heart of Leckhampton, Broadlands is a thriving community preschool. Open during term time, we care for approximately 50 children, aged between 2 and 5 years.  Broadlands is a popular setting, currently with most days running at full capacity. The Broadlands staff team are a friendly group and are supported by an active Committee of Volunteers. 

Broadlands currently runs sessions between 9:00am and 3.30pm weekdays during term time. Staff are required to work beyond these hours to set up and tidy up and to attend meetings. 

We are looking for someone with superb communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. 

Previous experience in a childcare setting is necessary together with a real enthusiasm for creating a fun environment in which children can learn.

A clear understanding of, and commitment to, both safeguarding requirements and equal opportunities will be necessary. 

DBS required and Paediatric first aid and Safeguarding Level 2 is desirable.

For more information, please contact Flo Speller, Manager by email: broadlands@eygloucestershire.co.uk 

Bank Staff. Temporary. Term time only. To cover staff absences as and when needed. Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 3:00pm. Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour.  

Glenfall Preschool is a small, committee-led, local early years setting for children aged 2 years to 4 years old. 

We are an inclusive setting dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for all our children. 

We understand the importance of play. Learning in our setting is child-led. We have a free-flow approach to play with lots of outdoor play and messy activities! 

We are looking for bank staff to cover staff absences as and when needed. Flexibility to work Monday - Friday, often at short notice is highly desirable.  You will have a warm, caring, nurturing approach, the ability to work in a small team and a fondness for cups of mud tea!

Ideally, we are looking for someone with a minimum level 2 childcare qualification and experience of working with young children. If this sounds like you, please contact us at glenfallpreschool@gmail.com

Bank staff - Level 2 or 3 in Early years, to be called upon when required. Minimum wage £12.71. To start as soon as possible.

We are a small setting, on the Woodchester Primary school site, offering childcare for children aged 2 - 4 years. We are open Monday - Friday, term time, from 9:00am – 3:00pm. We are charity run playgroup, relying on a committee made up of parents for support. 

Your role will include welcoming the parents and children, engaging in educational activities to further their development. Assist staff in the day to day tasks, such as circle time, snack, lunches and story. To follow policies and procedures at all times, with excellent confidentiality. To have knowledge of safeguarding and all that goes with it, working in a small team, to provide a safe, and nurturing environment.

For more information or to apply for the role, please email: woodchesterplaygroup@eygloucestershire.co.uk

Closing Date: 30 November 2026 

Pre-School Assistant, Permanent Contract, 20 hours per week, term time only contract, with the initial working pattern spread across Monday to Wednesday and Friday each week. In addition, you’ll have the chance to take on extra hours throughout the year, bringing your total to as much as 27 hours weekly. Full details of hours, and working days, will be discussed at interview. Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £25,185 – £25,989 pa pro rata. Start Date: asap.

Little Chestnuts Pre-school at Woodmancote School is looking to appoint an outstanding Pre-school Assistant to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, energetic, friendly school that prides itself on inclusivity and reflective practice.

The successful candidate will have a genuine love of working with young children, be an outstanding practitioner with a proven track record in pre-school. You will have experience working in EYFS,  a minimum Level 2 recognised Early Years qualification and an understanding of the assessment and record keeping needs of an early years setting. You will be warm and approachable in order to work alongside families effectively to ensure children settle into education, make learning fun, challenging and inspiring, be proactive in addressing areas of weakness through CPD and have great interpersonal skills in order to contribute to the team spirit at the preschool.

We can promise a supportive and friendly staff, purpose built accommodation that enables each practitioner to deliver high quality teaching and learning. We have a supportive, yet challenging Governing Body that cares about staff welfare, pupil progress and the schools place within the community and parents who support education and are actively engaged with their child’s learning

Closing Date: 9am Monday 2^nd November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Please note that if we receive applications of a high standard prior to the closing date the closing date and interview date may be brought forward.

For further details of a job description and person specification, please visit our e-teach platform https://www.eteach.com/careers/woodmancoteschool/

Completed applications should be made through our e-teach platform.

Playleader Manager required. Full time (with some flexibility on hours). Rate of Pay: £16 - £18 an hour (dependent on qualifications and experience).

Lead Our Creative, Community-Focused Playgroup

Rodborough Playgroup is a well-loved, not-for-profit charity that has been providing high-quality, inclusive childcare for over 50 years on the edge of the beautiful Rodborough Common in Stroud. We are looking for an exceptional Playleader to continue our vision, lead our dedicated team, and ensure every child is at the center of their own learning journey.

As our Playleader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and strategic direction of the Playgroup. You will report to the voluntary Management Committee and will:

• Lead & Inspire: Mentor and motivate the staff team, fostering a creative, fun, and nurturing environment.
• Curriculum Excellence: Ensure the delivery of an outstanding, play-led curriculum that meets the individual needs of children aged 2.5 to 4 years.
• Operational Management: Oversee daily operations, ensuring the setting runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Safeguarding: Maintain the highest standards of child protection and welfare, acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Community Partnership: Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, the Management Committee, and the local schools

You will bring a minimum of a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent), GCSE Maths Pass, at least 2 years' experience within an Early Years setting, expert knowledge of the EYFS framework, Ofsted requirements, and robust safeguarding practices, excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills and experience and/or training working with SEN children.

We can offer you the chance to lead an established and respected community setting with a strong ethos, generous term-time only work. a committed and welcoming staff team and supportive Management Committee and a competitive salary based on your qualifications and leadership experience.

For more information or to apply, please email: chair@rodboroughplaygroup.co.uk

Closing Date: 2 November 2026

Playgroup Early Years Practitioner. Level 2 or 3 required. Tuesday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:00pm.  Fixed-term Contract until July 2027. Term-time only. Pay: Minimum £12.71, depending on qualifications and experience. Start Date: ASAP.

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner – Level 2 or 3 to join our team. This is a full-time role on a fixed-term contract basis until the end of the academic term in July 2027.

The playgroup is open daily during term time from 8:30am - 3:00pm, Tuesday to Friday, and welcomes children between 2 and 4 years old.

Whiteshill Playgroup has been serving the families of Whiteshill and the wider Stroud area since 1985. We have a fantastic team who are professional, enthusiastic, and passionate about early years education.

Applicants should possess an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Early Years Education & Childcare or equivalent, be trained in paediatric first aid and have a Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People.

You should be proactive and motivated to assist the existing team in the day-to-day running of the setting. You will help deliver play-based activities for the children that foster a fun and stimulating environment, and support their learning and development in accordance with the EYFS framework.

Please email chair@whiteshillplaygroup.co.uk for a full job description and application form.

Duke of Gloucester Playgroup are seeking a motivated, creative and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team. This is a part-time position with hours available between 7:45am and 5:45pm, term time only.

We welcome candidates who have an excellent understanding of the EYFS curriculum. A minimum of a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare (essential). Applicants to have certificates in Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding (desirable). A positive and friendly attitude. High-level verbal and written communication skills.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. 

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS and background checks. This position is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If you feel you are the right candidate for the role, please send us a copy of your CV to dukeofgloucesterplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk or contact Rachael or Jessi, Managers on 07715097641.

Any further questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. 

Early Years Educator and Deputy Manager Maternity Cover vacancy – fixed term initially – term time only. 25 hours a week with potential to increase. Pay Rate: £12.82 per hour. Start date: December 2026.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and experienced practitioner with a Level 3 qualification in childcare to join our small team on a fixed term contract basis initially.  Hours will initially be 25 per week, with potential for increase. There may also be an opportunity for the right candidate to stay on after the fixed term in a further part time capacity. 

All appointments are subject to interview, enhanced DBS checks, references, identity confirmation, confirmation of qualification and right to work in the UK checks.  All staff are expected to commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All staff are expected to attend first aid and food hygiene training at the start of their employment.

We are a term time only setting and our opening hours will be Monday to Friday 8:55am – 2:55pm.

For more information or to apply for the position, please email: info@thereddingsplaygroup.org.uk

To find out more about us, please visit our website: https://www.thereddingsplaygroup.org.uk/

Closing date for applications: Open until the position is filled

Interview date: To be confirmed