Deputy Nursery Manager. Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks (Includes INSET). Post Grade: Grade 6 (Starting Salary £24,374). Start date: ASAP.

This is a unique opportunity for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join us in the running of a nursery and pre-school facility for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. This is a chance to join a highly experienced and professional team with the aim of providing an excellent early years setting for local children.

The desired candidates 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. The successful applicant must have a keen belief in a child centered approach and learning through play. They will share our passion for providing a creative curriculum and will share our love of open-ended investigation and exploration. Level 3 Early Years Qualification (NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent) is an essential requirement.

We offer you a warm and welcoming school community, with excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities and collaboration with, and support from, schools across the Trust. You will have access to our staff discount platform allowing you to take advantage of discounts across 000’s of high street retailers and 24/7 access to health and well-being support.

For more information, please click here. If you feel you have the necessary experience and qualification and would like to join our Trust, we’ll look forward to receiving your application. To apply please use this link; Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details. If you would like to discuss this position, please contact the school directly on 01242 527766.

Closing date: Thursday 4th December 2025.

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.

Early Years Practitioner, 32.5 – 37 hours per week (with some flexibility), 8:30am – 3:30pm (with some flexibility). Term time only. Start Date: Mid January 2026.

Do you have a passion for early childhood development and love getting involved in creative play and outdoor exploration? We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Play Assistant to join our team at Rodborough Playgroup.

We are a welcoming, inclusive, and established community Playgroup committed to providing a creative, fun, and nurturing environment where children thrive through play-led learning. Situated near Rodborough Common, we pride ourselves on giving every child the attention they need to build strong foundations for their future education.

As a Early Years Practitioner, you will work closely with the Playleader and other Practitioners to deliver high-quality early education. You will act as a key person, nurturing strong bonds with a small group of children and supporting their personal learning journeys. You will plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate play experiences both indoors and out, embracing our love for open-ended investigation and help create and maintain a stimulating, safe, and organised play environment whilst collaborating effectively with the rest of the team and communicate children’s progress with parents.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Qualification (Nursery Practitioner/Educator). Applications from highly experienced, unqualified candidates will also be considered if they can work towards an apprenticeship. You will have genuine enthusiasm for working with children aged 2.5 to 4 years, be reliable, flexible, have strong teamwork skills and a commitment to the Playgroup’s inclusive, play-led ethos.

We can offer you the opportunity to work in a well-regarded, supportive local charity, a competitive hourly rate based on your qualifications and practical experience - starting at a minimum of the national living wage based on your age, with term time only working.

For more information or to apply please contact Alan McDowell by email: chair@rodboroughplaygroup.co.uk

Playleader, full time, with some flexibility on hours, start and finish times. Term time only. Pay: Dependent on experience.

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 centre 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 mentor and motivate the staff team, fostering a creative, fun, and nurturing environment, whilst ensuring the delivery of an outstanding, play-led curriculum that meets the individual needs of children aged 2.5 to 4 years. You will maintain the highest standards of child protection and welfare, acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and build and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents, the Management Committee, and the local schools

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

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

For more information or to apply please contact Alan McDowell by email: chair@rodboroughplaygroup.co.uk

Level 2/3 Early Years Practitioner required until the end of the Summer term (fixed term contract) to primarily support a child with additional needs. Working hours: 8:30am – 3:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Start date: January 2026.

Initially this is a fixed term contract to the end of the summer term 2026 with a possibility to continue in September.

You will need experience of working in early years, ideally with children with additional need and SEN training. Certificates in both child protection and first aid would be advantageous but are not essential.  If you are looking for a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children then we are keen to hear from you.

For details of a full job description please click here. Should you have any questions please phone Julie Rees, PATA Managed Groups Manager on 01452 541244. 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: 1 December 2025.

We are looking for two Early Years Educators (Level 3 Qualified), to fill positions at two of our settings in Cheltenham. (Gardeners Lane – GL51 9JW and Oakwood – GL52 5QH). Term Time only, Permanent Contract. Pay rate - Grade/Salary: Grade 3 SP 5-6, actual salary (term time only for Level 3 qualified), full time (37 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): from £21,956.00 to £22,304.00. Start date: as soon as possible.

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Early Years Educators to join our family. As an Early Years Educator, you will be responsible for supporting and inspiring children, helping them to explore, discover, and build a love for learning. You will work closely with children, parents, and a team of educators to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

You will be Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent (or higher), have experience working with children in an early years setting and a passion for early childhood. You will have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and want to be part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!

To view the job description and person specifications for the Early Years Educator role, please click here. To apply, please visit our website Aspire Foundation - Work/Volunteer for Us. For more information please Telephone: 07851043845 or Email: hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk

Closing date:  Friday 21 November 2025 

Interviews: w/c 24 November 2025

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 @ Tiny Tots, based in Longlevens.

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 a full job description, please click here. 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 1st December 2025.

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner/Educator. Permanent position. Working hours: 8:30am – 2:30pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs & Friday.  8:30am – 12:30pm, Weds. Term-time only. Pay dependent upon experience and age. Start Date: ASAP.

We are looking for a qualified, enthusiastic and warm Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years educator to join our established team in our busy and popular preschool. Previous experience preferred but not necessary.   

The successful candidate will be caring, empathetic, practical and able to work under pressure. We are a partly pack-away setting so applicants will need to be relatively fit and active. 

Stepping Stones is a child-led setting and we are dedicated to nurturing the children to achieve their individual best and develop skills for life and for their next stage in learning. 

 If you would like to join our warm and friendly team, please email: Allison Brisland, Steppingstones001@btconnect.com for an application form and job description.

Could you be our next Treasurer? Did you know PATA is a charitable organisation?  Like many community settings, PATA is managed by a group of Committee Members (known as our Board of Trustees). Our Trustees give up their own time and work quietly in the background to keep things running smoothly.  This allows us to concentrate on supporting both our Members and our Managed Groups, whilst working towards our charitable aims. The Board of Trustees are now recruiting for a new Treasurer to join their friendly team: "A special someone who can advise on financial responsibilities and oversee the preparation and scrutiny of our annual accounts"    Could you or someone you know be that person?  We'd love to hear from you! Further details can be found here.    If you'd like to speak to us prior to your application, please email chiefexec@pataglos.org.uk or call 01452 541244.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our great team as an Early Years Educator Level 2 or above - Flexible Supply Staff (Bank Staff part time). Working hours are dependent on need, however playgroup is open: Monday - 8:15am – 1:15pm, Tuesday - Thursday 8:15am - 3:15pm. Attractive salary offered - will be dependent on skills and experience. Start date: ASAP

Twyning Playgroup is a charity run, term time only setting, serving up to 20 children per session. We cater for children aged 2 years - school age. We plan in the moment and have excellent links with the local primary school, also offering the children lots of outdoor opportunities including Forest School.

Are you passionate about childcare and creating a safe stimulating environment for children including those with additional needs?

The children are at the core of all we do and we wish to continually improve their experiences with us. You will work under an experienced team and our passionate Committee to offer our local community the best environment for their children to flourish in.

For more information or to apply for the role, please email twyningplaygroup@gmail.com along with your CV.

Closing date: 10 December 2025