30 hours per week, 43 weeks per year,  Permanent,  Based in Gloucester, with travel across Gloucestershire,  £34,000 - £40,000 pro rata, Dependent on experience.

PATA is a values driven charity committed to giving every child strong foundations for life through high quality, inclusive early years provision. Our PATA Managed Groups (PMGs) are community based early years settings that support children and families across Gloucestershire.

We are looking for an experienced, values led early years leader to join us as Head of PATA Managed Groups.

This senior leadership role provides strategic oversight of our PMGs, leading on quality, safeguarding, compliance, and sustainability across currently five settings, with potential for future growth. You will line manage Early Years Managers, act as Nominated Individual for Ofsted and Designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation, and play a key role in shaping organisational strategy through insight from front line practice.

The role is both strategic and hands on. You will be visible across settings, confident providing professional challenge, and committed to developing others while maintaining high standards and clear accountability.

You will bring strong safeguarding expertise, a sound understanding of the EYFS and Ofsted framework, and the confidence to lead, support, and challenge senior practitioners. You will be motivated by making a real difference for children, families, and communities.

Why work at PATA?

PATA is a welcoming, inclusive, and values led organisation where people are trusted, supported, and encouraged to lead with integrity and autonomy. We place high importance on wellbeing and offer flexible and hybrid working, Blue Light Card eligibility, as well as access to a range of wellbeing support and resources.

Our values guide everything we do: Children First, Fun and Enjoyment, Excellence with Integrity, Inclusive and Fair, Stronger Together, and Sustainable.

If you share our values and are excited by the opportunity to lead with impact, we would love to hear from you.

You can see the full job description including essential criteria by clicking here. For Supporting information, please click here.  

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Jade Craswell, Chief Executive Officer, chiefexec@pataglos.org.uk

You can apply with a completed job application here, which includes uploading your Curriculum Vitae. 

Closing date: 9:00am, 1^st June 2026.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our new PATA creche service. This Gloucester based service supports families and community partners by offering high quality, safe and nurturing childcare in a welcoming environment. Our creche will operate in well equipped, community locations across Gloucester with inviting spaces that encourage play, exploration and early development.

This is a flexible role with ad hoc hours, ideal for someone who is passionate about working with young children and can provide high-quality support. Creche sessions will run for 2 hours, with staff paid for 3 hours per session to cover set up and close down. We are looking for enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners with a Level 2 qualification or above to join our pool of creche workers. You will help to deliver a warm and engaging experience for young children under 5.

We are initially running a block of 8 weekly sessions on Wednesdays with hours between 9:30am - 3:30pm but are keen to hear from anyone interested in joining our creche worker pool who may be able to support on other days in the future. 

The ideal candidate will be committed to providing an excellent standard of care, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and bring creativity, energy and a genuine passion for early years. You will need to be confident in working with parents and carers including those who may feel anxious about leaving their child, perhaps for the first time.

Peadiatric First Aid is desirable although not essential.

£13.25 p/h (qualified only)

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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.