Nursery Nurse/ Assistant – full time position Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 6:00pm and Fridays 8:00am to 3:00pm. Part time positions can be discussed. We are an open all year round nursery and an attractive salary that will be based on qualifications and/or experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate individual who is keen to give children the best start in life in a warm and friendly setting, where every staff member is valued and appreciated.

The candidate will need to be kind, caring and have a love for children. They need to be excited to watch children develop and have an ability to make everyday fun. Story times need to be exhilarating and take the children’s imaginations too far off lands. They must be able to plan wonderful activities based on the children they have in their care and challenge them to learn new things on a daily basis. They must be prepared for hard work, keep children safe and have fantastic teamwork and communicative skills. If you are this person, we would love to hear from you.

In return you will be working with a fantastic team who put the children first at all times. Your voice will be heard and you will be valued by everyone.

For an application form, please email Ellie or Carys at foxcubsnursery@hotmail.com or telephone 01452 857449.

We are looking for a qualified nursery practitioner with at least a Level 3 qualification to join our friendly team as a room leader in our warm and welcoming ‘Baby and Toddler’s’ room. Full Time Position. Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 and a half days. Salary: Will be discussed at interview.

Want a great, rewarding, working environment, amazing colleagues and career development too? Then look no further, Playhouse Day Nursery will be a great fit for you!

We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, motivated, organised and with a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate record keeping for your key children group, completing observations, planning and assessments, preparing and carrying out activities to challenge and support the children’s learning and development as well as preparing snacks and meals. You will update and support parents/carers regarding their child’s development. Attending and contributing to regular team meetings.

Appropriate First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding training will be arranged if the successful applicant does not hold a valid certificate already.

For more information about this opportunity please contact Rochelle or Amy on 01242 253212, email us using the email address noted on our website www.playhouse-daynursery.co.uk

We are looking to recruit a Bank Play Assistant ASAP. Pay: starting from minimum wage, dependent on experience.

Reporting to the Playleader, your role will involve following the EYFS requirements for the pre-school provision, organising a range of stimulating activities throughout the sessions, promoting positive play, attitudes and equal opportunities, working with the staff and settings policies to provide a high level of care for the children.

You will be qualified to an approved Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification and a knowledge of EYFS and interest in SENCO. A certificate in paediatric first aid training and safeguarding is desirable.

For more details on the role and an application form, please click here. For more information please email: chair@rodboroughplaygroup.co.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025

Interviews: w/c 30 June 2025

 

Early Years Practitioner, Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare, Permanent Position (3-month probationary period). Term Time Only. Salary dependent on experience. Start Date: September 2025

We are looking for a candidate with a Level 3 in childcare, and a minimum of one year working in an early year’s setting. We are a small playgroup/preschool setting based in Churchdown. We are currently open Monday - Thursday, hours of work 8:30am -3:45pm.

If you are enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated to helping children become the best they can be we would love to hear from you.

Relevant checks/DBS checks will be conducted, and we adhere to the safer recruitment procedures.

For an application form and further information please contact Marie Kilminster Tel:07706 496284 or email: info@playgroupstmarys.org.uk

Early Years Educators, Level 3 or above, Permanent, Full-time/Part-time options available, term-time only. Start Date: As Soon as Possible.

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Early Years Educators to join our family in a variety of roles and centres across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. 

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.

We offer a supportive and collaborative team environment, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, competitive salary based on experience, workplace pension scheme, sick pay, a term time job giving you the freedom to enjoy the school holidays and a rewarding career supporting the development of young children and making a real difference to their lives.

For more information on the roles, please click here. 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!

Please visit our website here to view the Job Description or to complete an online application

If you have a preference, please indicate which of our centres you are interested in.

Closing date: Noon on Weds 18th June 2025

Interviews:     Will be held week commencing 23rd June 2025

Deputy Nursery Manager required, full time (30 hours per week), 9:30am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday. Salary: £22,000-£23,000 pro rata. Start Date: ASAP.

The Family Haven is a registered charity, providing a day centre for parents and children who are socially isolated and in need of extra support. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate Nursery Deputy practitioner to join our small, friendly team.

We are looking for that special someone who can smile, sing and enjoys their work all day long. That special person that can make each child feel valued and welcomed. We are a home from home setting, with daily, freshly cooked meals for everyone, including you!

We require an Early Years Level 3 as a minimum qualification to join the team. Management 2 years post qualification. A good understanding of safeguarding, child protection, EYFS and wellbeing is essential.

This special role will include working with children to provide high quality care and education, working closely with a small team to support you and working in partnership with our parents, most of whom stay on site. You will support each key person with their children, taking responsibility in the absence of the manager when required and supporting and maintaining daily routines.

We provide and fully support continual professional development for all our team, as well as providing benefits such as company events, discounted lunches, sick pay and pension scheme; your career is important to us.

For more information, please click here. If you think you would be suitable for this role or to request a job application pack, please contact Helen Jackson by email: helen@thefamilyhaven.com or or telephone on 01452 422971.

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

Early Years Practitioner required, full time, 30 hours per week. Some flexibility can be made. Salary: £11.99 per hour. Start date: ASAP

We are looking for that special someone who can smile, sing and enjoys their work all day long. That special person that can make each child feel valued and welcomed. We are a home from home setting, with daily, freshly cooked meals for everyone, including you!

The Family Haven is a registered charity, providing a day centre for parents and children who are socially isolated and in need of extra support. We are looking for an experienced (at least one year post early years qualification), enthusiastic, and passionate practitioner to join our small, friendly team. Early Years qualification minimum Level 3 Practitioner is required with a good understanding of safeguarding, child protection and wellbeing.

The successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check. Expenses will be met by The Family Haven.

This special role will include working closely with parents (most of whom stay on site), with a small team to support you, working closely with children to provide high quality care and education. You will support each key person with their children, taking responsibility for each key group as and when required.

The Family Haven offer some wonderful benefits whilst fully supporting the continual profession development for all our team. We provide company events, discounted lunches, Sick pay and Pension scheme.

For a job application pack please contact Helen Jackson by email: helen@thefamilyhaven.com or Tel: 01452 422971

1:1 Early Years Practitioner Position Part-time, Fixed Term Contract. This post will be dependent on Early Years funding from Gloucestershire County Council as part of the child’s education, health and care (EHC) plan. The post’s hours (please see below) may increase dependent on the family’s request and whether further funding applications are successful.  The contract is for a minimum of 1 year, i.e. up to and including July 2026, commencing 1 September 2025 (we do ask for availability in July to enable transition into the setting). The successful candidate may be able to continue into the adjacent primary school as a 1:1 TA for this child. The hourly rate of pay will be in line with the National Living Wage or the National Minimum Wage. Please note: 1:1 hours within school will be dependent on funding and staffing arrangements to best support the needs of the child.

We are a voluntary-run charity based Pre-school in the Leigh Building, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in picturesque Nympsfield.  We are open Monday to Friday, term time only.

The post is to support a caring and enthusiastic 1:1 child who enjoys engaging with peers with their kind nature. We ask that the 1:1 has understanding of how best to support the child, who has Down Syndrome, to flourish within their education. The child will be attending on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:45am – 3:15pm, totalling 26 hours a week; initially this role will be split with their current 1:1 meaning the remaining hours will be as an Early Years practitioner within the setting.

We are looking for a kind and caring individual who is enthusiastic, uses their initiative and is very patient and adaptable. It is desirable but not essential for applicants to have First Aid and Makaton/Total Communication training or be willing to complete this, at the cost of the setting, by the beginning of September.  Applicants do not need to have childcare qualifications.  However, a minimum appropriate Level 2 qualification would be desirable but not essential.  Applicants will develop a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), be able to work as part of an established team and develop excellent communication skills. 

If you are interested in this opportunity and becoming part of our pre-school family, please contact the Pre-school by email on sjpleadpractitioner@gmail.com for an application form. 

Closing date for applications: 2:30pm on Wednesday 21^st May 2025

Observation and interviews: 16^th June 2025.  

After School Assistant, Permanent position, Term Time Only, Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour. Start Date: As soon as possible - no later than September 2025.

We are looking for an After School Club Assistant, preferably with a childcare qualification, to support the After School Club Manager in providing a safe, engaging, and active After School Club located within Holy Apostles’ Primary School on Battledown approach.

For more information, please contact Alan Lofthouse (Chair of Pavilion Group) C/O hapg@holyapostles.gloucs.sch.uk

IMPORTANT: We aim to review applications soon after they are received and will arrange interviews when there is someone we are keen to meet. Therefore, we may conduct interviews prior to the closing date and reserve the right close the advert early.