Playworker required, Permanent position, Term time only, 15 hours a week, 8:00am – 8:45am and 3:15pm - 5:30pm. 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 interesting in the position, please email: beccypeg@hotmail.com.

Early Years assistant practitioner wanted to start ASAP at our friendly pre-School. We are looking for somebody who is enthusiastic, fun, outgoing and passionate about working with children and has a genuine interest in Early Years. Ofsted recognised Early Years qualification Level 2 or 3 required. Working hours to be agreed, the pre-school is open term time Monday to Friday 8:30am/9:00am – 3:00pm/3:30pm for children aged 2 – 5 years.

Free flow play between indoor and outdoor environments for mixed ages and ‘Rising Fives’ Pre-school sessions. Our team of experienced staff work closely with parents/carers to help every child reach their full potential through rich learning experiences.

For more information contact Laura Wintle or Gina Etter on Tel: 07890477370. Please send up to date CV and copies of any relevant qualifications/courses to email: mitcheldeanearlylearners@gloucestershire.co.uk or arrange to pop in to see us at Colchester Close, Mitcheldean, GL17 0SJ.

Flexible Part Time Early Years Supply Staff required - to cover staff holidays, sickness and seasonal additional hours. Early Years Level 2 or 3 preferred, but not essential as relevant training can be provided. Working hours will be dependent on the setting’s needs. The pre-school is open term time only - Monday to Friday 8:30am/9:00am – 3:00pm/3:30pm for children aged 2 – 5 years.

Free flow play between indoor and outdoor environments for mixed ages and ‘Rising Fives’ Pre-school sessions. We are looking for somebody who is enthusiastic, fun, outgoing and passionate about working with children and who has a genuine interest in Early Years. Our team of experienced staff work closely with parents/carers to help every child reach their full potential through rich learning experiences.

For more information please contact Laura Wintle or Gina Etter on Tel: 07890477370. Please send up to date CV and copies of any relevant qualifications/courses to email: mitcheldeanearlylearners@gloucestershire.co.uk or arrange to pop in to see us at Colchester Close, Mitcheldean, GL17 0SJ.

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

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. 

Early Years Practitioner- Part Time, Casual - Term Time only - Grade 2 (pts 3), with a possibility to increase hours.

Playdays Early Years provides a safe, caring and respectful environment where learners’ individual needs are met. We enable children to thrive through our commitment to child-centred and enriching learning opportunities. Playdays is part of Longlevens Primary Federation, which is made up of Longlevens Infant School, Longlevens Junior School and Playdays Early Years. Playdays is on the Junior School Site in Church Road, Longlevens.

We are looking for a keen and motivated, Level 3 qualified, early years practitioner who can offer flexible cover and join our wonderful and growing team as a member of our bank staff. We will offer career development, progression within the setting and there is scope for more regular hours for the right candidate.

Please email lchadmin@lpf.school or click Longlevens Primary Federation - Vacancies for a Gloucestershire County Council application form, job description and person specification.

Applications should be submitted using the GCC application form, and can be posted or emailed to lchadmin@lpf.school

Closing date: 13th February 2025

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 24th February 2025

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner required as soon as possible, term time only. Monday & Friday 8:30am to 12 noon. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am to 3:00pm, plus 1hr non-contact time.

Our popular, friendly and well-established playgroup is located on the site of Castle Hill Primary School, Brockworth. Busy Bees Playgroup is a registered charity, run by a voluntary managed committee.

A vacancy has become available for an enthusiastic, hardworking, fun-loving, self-motivated, caring and responsible early years practitioner to join our dedicated team. The successful person will take on key person responsibilities and assist with the planning and delivery of activities following the early years framework for children age 2 – 4 years. They will plan and supervise play activities; encourage positive behaviour; communicate with parents/carers; carry out child observation and assist with lunchtime duties.

Applicants should have at least an appropriate level 3 qualification, appropriate safeguarding and first aid qualification and a good knowledge of the EYFS. Previous experience of working in a pre-school setting is desirable. Successful applicant will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks.

For an application pack, please contact Ms Hailie Sturt, Manager, Busy Bees Playgroup, Castle Hill Primary School, Abbotswood Rd, Brockworth, Glos, GL3 4NU. Tel: 01452 541183 or email: busybeesplaygroup@eygloucestershire.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 3rd March 2025 or until suitable applicate is sourced.

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

Looking to recruit Relief/Bank Staff as soon as possible in our lovely Committee run Pre-School. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 2:30pm, term time for 39 weeks. Therefore cover would be required on an adhoc basis between these times to cover sickness and training.

The applicant would need to have a full and relevant Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification, have experience of working within an Early Years Setting and would need to be prepared to carry out any necessary training needed such as Child Protection, First Aid and Food Hygiene. Courses will also be provided to enhance your Continuous Professional Development.

You will need to fully understand the EYFS, be aware of staffing ratios at all times and help with record keeping and making observations of the children. The candidate will support the full staff team by following our policies and procedures to provide a high standard of childcare.

We will require you to attend some staff meetings or inset days where needed, communicate with parents in a positive manner and be aware of differing needs of a wide range of children.

If you are interested in working with our highly skilled and friendly team please email shurdingtonpreschool@gmail.com for an application form and Job Description.

Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025

Qualified/unqualified Early Years assistant practitioners wanted to start ASAP at our friendly playgroup. We are looking for somebody who is enthusiastic, outgoing and passionate about working with children, who has a real interest in Early Years, to join us for 16 - 24 hours a week, term-time only (some flexibility preferred), possibility of more hours.

For more information, please email Martine Lamb at playleader@abbeydaleplaygroup.co.uk if you feel you would be suitable. References essential. Salary depends on qualifications/experience. An enhanced DBS will be needed for this job. You may be required to attend training relevant to the role.

Closing date: 28th February 2025.