We have exciting opportunities to join our teams at Treetops in Dursley and 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 Educator Lunchtime cover – Rowanfield (Cheltenham) (part-time 20 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 28 November 2024

Interview date:                      Interviews will be held w/c 2 December 2024

Group Job Vacancy Part time (Term time only): Early Year’s Practitioner to join our team as a Play Assistant. Qualification required is minimum level 3 or equivalent. We are offering competitive rates of pay. Start date and hours to be confirmed.

We are looking for a reliable hardworking individual who has a passion for working with children and their families.

For this role you will need to comprise some essential skills:

1. Be a good communicator, showing excellent communication skills with adults and children

2. Show good initiative and be able to work under pressure

3. To be an enthusiastic and reliable person who can work as part of a team to provide quality services to parents and children

4. Excellent knowledge of the EYFS

5. Experience of SEN(D)

Due to our commitment to safeguarding the position is subject to an enhanced DBS

Send CV to berryhillufg@yahoo.co.uk or Berry Hill Under Fives Group, Five Acres High School, Five Acres, Coleford, Glos. GL16 7QW.

Closing Date: 6th December 2024

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner required as soon as possible, permanent position, term time only. Monday & Friday 8:30am to 12 noon. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30am to 3pm, plus 1hr non-contact time. Salary negotiable depending on experience/additional qualifications. Outdoor learning qualification or experience desirable but not essential.

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 aged 2 – 4 years.

In addition, you will work with the team and support the play leader, organise 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 plus a good knowledge of the EYFS. Previous experience of working in a pre-school setting is desirable. The successful applicant will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks

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 for an application pack.

Closing date for applications: - Until suitable applicate is sourced

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.

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. 

Closing date: 22nd November 2024

The Family Haven (TFH) are looking for Trustees. Vacancies available include Deputy Chairman of Trustees, Volunteers Trustee, Friends Trustee, Events Trustee.

The Trustees have control of the Charity and are responsible for its activities, property and funds.

We need trustees who can:

1. Ensure that TFH pursues its objects as defined in the Memorandum of Association and in accordance with the Mission statement.

2. Ensure that TFH complies with its constitution, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

3. Contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to TFH, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.

4. Safeguard the good name and values of TFH.

5. Ensure the sustainability of TFH.

For more information on the Trustees roles available, please click here. If you are interested in a position or have any questions, please contact Helen Jackson by email: helen@thefamilyhaven.com

We have an exciting job opportunity at Little Smarties Nursery in Cheltenham. We are looking for a nurturing, enthusiastic level 3 qualified nursery nurse. Permanent position, full time, 40 hours a week, 8hrs a day Monday to Friday.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about childcare and helping children to progress and achieve through play whilst having fun in a safe environment.

Come and join our friendly supportive team.

Our Outstanding setting provides a positive learning environment that offers choice, experiences and encourages independence. "Our vision is excelling in all aspects of children's care and development".

We offer an excellent personal development programme through in house and external training, staff achievement awards, generous holidays, easy parking, optional fun nights out with the team and a competitive salary.

Little Smarties is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post requires an Enhanced DBS disclosure and two references, one from your most recent employer.

Please apply via email to Sam or Rachel at info@littlesmarties.co.uk

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 Practitioner - 24 hours per week - with potential of increase

Abbeymead Under 5’s is a small and nurturing playgroup committed to providing a stimulating and supportive environment for young children aged 2 - 4 years old. We believe in the importance of early childhood education and are dedicated to fostering a love for learning in our little ones.

We are currently seeking a passionate and qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team. This part-time position entails 24 hours per week, with the possibility of increased hours in the future. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a positive and engaging learning environment for our young learners.

Key responsibilities will include planning and implementing age-appropriate activities to support the development of children aged 2 - 4years old, fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and exploration, building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive community within the playgroup. You will have the skills to observe and assess children's development, maintaining accurate records and providing feedback to parents and to collaborate with the team to contribute to the overall planning and organisation of the playgroup.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent. Previous experience working with children aged 2 - 4 years old. Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning activities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a small team and a knowledge of SEN in an Early Years Setting.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter to abbeymeadunder5splaygroup@gmail.com and we will send back an application pack.

Abbeymead Under 5’s is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Bank staff required, term time only.  We are currently looking for bank staff to join our friendly, happy team.  The setting operates term time only, 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday. The rate of pay is dependent on experience and in line with the National Living Wage/National Minimum Wage.

St Joseph’s Pre-school is situated in the beautiful Cotswold village of Nympsfield, and is based on the site of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, although a separate entity.  It is managed by a voluntary management committee and have a GOOD Ofsted rating. 

This post is a flexible, zero hours contract and is suitable to those who may be studying, managing a family or just unable to commit to work every day.  As one of our valued bank staff, you can enjoy flexible working providing cover and assistance when needed on an ad hoc basis, whilst gaining valuable knowledge and experience of the Early Years sector.

You can be qualified or unqualified in Early Years, have experience in a nursery or simply love helping children learn.

We are looking for enthusiastic team players, who are always ready to join in or carry out any task to help the team and create fun, engaging environments for the children in our care.

If you are interested in these opportunities and becoming part of our team please contact the Pre-school by email on stjosephspresch@gmail.com for an application form.  Closing date for applications is Friday 22 November 2024 @ 2.30pm, with informal interviews taking place shortly after that.

Early Years Practitioner, Permanent, Part Time.

We are based in St Christopher’s Church Halls in Warden Hill. All sessions are held at the Church Halls site, are a mixture of pre-school and rising three’s children. St Christopher’s Playgroup is Term Time only, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm.

You will be responsible for ensuring children are properly cared for and supervised through carrying out regular care and routine support, helping children in their play and relationships, their behaviour, independence and development. You will be implementing the EYFS, updating learning journeys and tapestry and working to promote safeguarding, equality and diversity and values in the setting.

For a full job description, please click here. For more information or to apply for the position, please email: info@stchristophersplaygroup.uk