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Vacancies at PATA:                                                                  July 2008

At the PATA Centre: Crèche Workers
Would you be interested in occasional crèche work at the PATA Centre?  Though we cannot guarantee regular work, we are always looking for keen helpers to join our bank of crèche workers.  Ideally you would be available at short notice and preferably hold at least a relevant level 2 qualification.
If you are interested or to find out more, please contact Sue Barker on 01452 541244 or email: admin@pataglos.org.uk

NVQ Tutors and Assessors are needed
There are opportunities for tutors and assessors for NVQ 2, 3 & 4 CCLD as well as for  NVQ 2 Teaching Assistant in various parts of Gloucestershire.  We are alos interested to hear from people with competencies in management and playwork. 
If you are interested or to find out more, please contact Olwyn Barnes on 01452 552286 or email: atc@pataglos.org.uk

PATA's Rural Crèche Service has a bank of crèche workers, mainly in the north Cotswolds area but is looking to expand to other areas, particularly Stroud, Dursley and the Forest.
If you are interested in developing a career in childcare and joining this team or to find out more, please contact Sarah Mann on 01608 652056 or email: ruralcreche@btconnect.com

Vacancies in PATA Branches:

There are currently no vacancies. 

 

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Vacancy at Gloucestershire Voluntary and Community Sector Assembly: A flagship project, leading the way in community empowerment and partnership working between the VCS and the public sector in Gloucestershire

Development Worker (Children and Young People’s Services)
to join its dynamic team, ensuring that the VCS remain influential in the planning and delivery of services for children and young people in the county.
Hours: 22 per week,   Starting salary: £26,067 pro rata.

For application pack download from www.gavca.org.uk or email admin@gavca.org.uk
Closing date for applications 9:00am 14 July, interviews will be held on 18 July

The VCS Assembly is supported by the Glos Assembly Team, which is a service of Gloucester Association for Voluntary and Community Action (GAVCA)

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Staff vacancies in PATA member groups: 

As a PATA  membership benefit  job vacancies can be displayed on this page free of charge. Please advise PATA when vacancies are filled.  If a closing date for applications is included adverts will be removed after that date, otherwise adverts will be removed after 6 weeks of first appearing on the website, unless PATA is notified.  Job vacancies submitted by PATA member settings for advertising through PATA and any subsequent appointment of staff are the responsibility of the setting concerned, including evidence of suitability and criminal records bureau clearance.   PATA reserves the right to refuse or edit the content of job vacancies. 

 

If you would like to use this popular facility please send details of your setting's vacancy, preferably by email  membership@pataglos.org.uk  or by post to: Jenny Miles, The PATA Centre, Grange Rd, Tuffley, Gloucester GL4 0DJ


Updated 03 July 2008

 

The Kindergarten at the British School, Wotton-under-Edge  

Play assistant required, September 2008, term time only.  We need a lively, energetic and enthusiastic person to work within this busy setting.  Applications are invited from those qualified up to level 3 and preferably with an interest in Special Educational Needs.  Hours of work are Monday - Friday, approximately 20 hours a week.  Further details and an application form are available from the British School, Wortley Rd, Wotton-under-Edge, Glos GL12 7JU, 01453 843371.  Visits are welcome. (date advertised on website 03/07/2008)

 

Hillview Playgroup, Hucclecote, Gloucester  

Playgroup assistant required, September 2008, term time only.  We are looking for someone to join our small, friendly team.  It would be beneficial for applicants to have a relevant level 2 qualification, although training opportunities are available.  Hours are 8:50am - 12:45pm, Monday - Friday, with extra planning time until 2:00pm on Thursdays.  For further information and an application form contact Linda O'Donnell, Playleader, on 07960 893220 or pop into playgroup between 10:00am and 12:00 noon.  Interviews will be held during the week beginning 7 July (date advertised on website 25/06/2008)

 

Berkeley Playgroup, Dursley  

Playgroup assistant required, September 2008, term time only.  Hours are Monday mornings, Monday afternoons and Wednesday mornings.  Applicants must be able to work as part of a team and have or be working towards a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification.  Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.  Contact Angela Barnes on 01453 819328 for further information or send letter of application with your CV to Elaine Castledine, Chair, Berkeley Playgroup, Marybrook St, Berkeley, Glos GL13 9AZ.  Closing date for applications 4 July  (date advertised on website 21/06/2008)

 

Hempsted Playgroup, Gloucester  

Early Years Practitioner required - Play Assistant, September 2008, term time only.  Our busy playgroup is looking for a play assistant to join our team.  Hours of work are Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12 noon.  It would be beneficial for applicants to have a relevant level 2 or above qualification; although relevant experience, plenty of enthusiasm and a willingness to train are far more important to us, as training will be provided.  Salary is dependant on qualifications and experience and is to be confirmed.  Contact Laura Palmer, Secretary, on 07900 803973 for more information and an application form.  Closing date for applications 25 June (date advertised on website 15/06/2008)

 

Charfield Out of School Club, near Wotton-under-Edge,

Playworker required, term time and holiday work.  We are looking for someone with a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification.  Hours are Monday - Friday 7:15 - 8:45am and 2:45 - 6:15pm in term time plus holiday work.  Pay will depend on qualifications and experience.  To apply for the position please contact Pat Loveridge, Manager, on 01454 261416 (date advertised on website 09/06/2008)

 

Seedlings Preschool Playgroup, Quedgeley, Gloucester  

Deputy playleader required, as soon as possible, term time only.  Based in Quedgeley community centre, we currently run two sessions a week, 9:30am - 12 noon on Tuesday and Wednesday, but we hope to expand so more hours may become available.  Hours are currently 7 a week.   Applicants should have a relevant level 3 qualification.  Rate of pay to be negotiated.  Applications should be made to Seedlings Preschool Playgroup, Quedgeley Community Centre, School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4PJ or telephone 07948 335435  (date advertised on website 09/06/2008)

 

All My Friends Childcare, Barnwood, Gloucester

We are looking for positive, outgoing, energetic people to join our friendly out of school and nursery teams.  We currently have vacancies for a Qualified and Unqualified Playworker and a Qualified and Unqualified Nursery Assistant. Flexible hours are available and wage rates vary according to qualifications and experience.   For more information contact Hannah or Andrea on 01452 300221 (date advertised on website 03/06/2008)

 

Shurdington Preschool, Cheltenham

Playleader required, September 2008, term time only.  We are looking for someone who is well organised, a good motivator and above all enjoys working with young children to will lead a small friendly team.  Hours are approximately 22.5 a week.  Applicants need to have a relevant level 3 qualification. 

Assistant playleader required, September 2008, term time only.  We looking for someone who is a good team player and enjoys working with children.  Hours are approximately 18 a week.  Applicants need to have or be working towards a relevant level 3 qualification.

Playworker required, September 2008, term time only.  It would be beneficial for applicants to have a relevant level 2 qualification, although experience, plenty of enthusiasm and a willingness to train is more important.

For all posts please contact Gillian Emery on 07974 619544 or email gillian.emery@blueyonder.co.uk Closing date for applications 30 June (date advertised on website 03/06/2008)

 

Apperley & Deerhurst Playgroup, near Tewkesbury

Playleader required, September 2008, term time only.  Our popular playgroup takes children from a wide area, and after many years we are looking to replace our much loved playleader.  We are looking for someone who is well organised, a good motivator and above all enjoys working with young children.  The successful candidate will need to have a relevant level 3 qualification and appropriate experience.  Hours are Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm.  Pay will depend on experience.  To apply for the position please send your CV to Martin Coupe, Chair, 6 Severn Way, Apperley, Glos GL19 4DA or email edd.coupe@btinternet.com  (date advertised on website 20/05/2008)

 

Cool Cats After School & Holiday Club, Inchbrook, Stroud

Play assistant required, for August summer playscheme.  Our summer scheme will run at St Dominic's Primary School, Inchbrook, from Monday 4 August until Friday 15 August.  Hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm.  Extra hours may be available during the period 21 July - 1 August.  Applicants need to hold a relevant level 2 qualification.  Pay will be £6.80 an hour.  For more information contact the school on 01453 832682 or send your CV to Cool Cats, St Dominic's catholic Primary School, St Mary's Hill, Inchbrook, Stroud Glos GL5 5HP  (date advertised on website 20/05/2008)

 

Cheltenham Borough Council Play Development Team

Do you have knowledge and experience, or would you like to gain experience of working with children and young people aged 5 - 15 in a play/sports environment? 

We are looking for community play activities leaders, community play activities assistants and community play sports assistants to work up to 35 hours a week during school holidays and/or on a casual basis.  It is an advantage, but not essential, for applicants to have experience of working in a team; planning, organising and delivering play/sports programmes.  A relevant level 2 qualification is desirable. Applicants for senior playworker roles will need to hold a relevant level 3 qualification, as well as experience of leading a team and liasing with parents.  Salary is £7.87 an hour for senior positions, £6.93 an hour for play worker/ranger and sports assistant positions (subject to job evaluation and pay award rending).  For an application pack log onto www.cheltenham.gov.uk and select jobs or contact Dave Aston on 01242 774756 or email dave.aston@cheltenham.gov.uk  (date advertised on website 20/05/2008)

 

Stay and Play Out of School & Holiday Club, (Lakeside Primary School site), Hatherley, Cheltenham

Playworker required .  Our small, friendly club for 4 - 11 year olds needs a fun and happy person to join the team.  Hours are 8:00 - 9:00am and 3:00 - 5:00pm Monday to Friday in term time, and 8:00am - 5:00pm in school holidays.  It would be beneficial for applicants to have a relevant level 2 qualification, although experience and plenty of enthusiasm and a willingness to train is more important.  Contact Maria on 01242 253987 or 07732 874855 or email stayandplay@gmail.com  (date advertised on website 08/05/2008)

 

Coaley Village Playgroup, Dursley  

Playgroup leader required for September 2008, term time only.  We are looking for an enthusiastic person for our small, friendly group.  You need to have a relevant level 3 qualification or be working towards. Team working and a genuine interest in caring for preschool children are essential.  Hours are Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm, pay dependant on experience.  Interested?  For more information telephone 01453 890424  (date advertised on website 22/04/2008)

 

Hartpury Out of School & Holiday Club (Hartpury Primary School site), Gloucester

Assistant playworker required, term time and during school holidays. We are looking for a fun and enthusiastic team player for our dynamic childcare setting.  12 hours a week, extended during school holidays, hours are negotiable.  Training opportunities are available.  Contact Lynn, Playleader, at the club on 07837 884892 or Lucy Scannell, Chair, on 01452 700103 or email lucy700@talktalk.net for a full job description and application form (date readvertised on website 22/04/2008)

 

Imagine Co-operative Childcare, Cainscross, Stroud  

Senior nursery nurse required (must be qualified and experienced), immediate start.  Our rapidly expanding day nursery has a vacancy for 40 hours a week.  For more information contact Pauline Crane, Manager or Kallie Phipps, Deputy Manager on 01453 758103 (date readvertised on website 22/04/2008)