Deputy Nursery Manager. Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks (Includes INSET). Post Grade: Grade 6 (Starting Salary £24,374). Start date: 1st December 2025.

This is a unique opportunity for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join us in the running of a nursery and pre-school facility for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. This is a chance to join a highly experienced and professional team with the aim of providing an excellent early years setting for local children.

The desired candidates must be passionate about children’s learning and development, have excellent communication skills, enjoy getting messy and embrace all aspects of learning indoors and outdoors, whatever the weather. The successful applicant must have a keen belief in a child centered approach and learning through play. They will share our passion for providing a creative curriculum and will share our love of open-ended investigation and exploration. Level 3 Early Years Qualification (NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent) is an essential requirement.

We offer you a warm and welcoming school community, with excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities and collaboration with, and support from, schools across the Trust. You will have access to our staff discount platform allowing you to take advantage of discounts across 000’s of high street retailers and 24/7 access to health and well-being support.

For more information, please click here. If you feel you have the necessary experience and qualification and would like to join our Trust, we’ll look forward to receiving your application. To apply please use this link; Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details. If you would like to discuss this position, please contact the school directly on 01242 527766.

Closing date - Thursday 6th November 2025.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Playleader to join our team. Hours: 36.25 hours per week, term time only. We can offer some flexibility on start and finish times, and on contracted hours. Hourly Rate: £12.76.

We are a friendly and popular parent-run community playgroup situated on the edge of Rodborough Common. We provide childcare for children between the ages of 2 years 6 months and 4 years. Our hours are generally between 8:15am and 3:30pm.

We are looking for a candidate who can bring energy, creativity and dedication to this key role of Deputy Playleader. Responsibilities include leading sessions, supporting our Playleader in the management and running of Playgroup, and sharing best practice.

We welcome applications from people who have experience as a Deputy Playleader or can demonstrate their ability to take on extra responsibility.

If you have strong leadership qualities and can bring fresh perspectives and ideas to shape and develop our playgroup, we would love to hear from you.

A level 3 qualification or above in early years is essential and 2 years' experience at this level is desirable. We will provide access to excellent in-house and professional training.

For more information, please click here. To apply please email chair@rodboroughplaygroup.co.uk and request an application pack.

Closing Date: 18 November 2025

We are looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join us for one day a week on a Monday.  This will be term time only with a start date of November/December 2025 going through to July 2026.

The successful person will be required to work with 2-year-olds – pre-school age children and deliver the EYFS curriculum.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your CV/register your interest to: paula@stmarysplaygroup.org

Closing date: 3^rd November 2025

We are looking for two Early Years Educators (Level 3 Qualified), to fill positions at two of our settings in Cheltenham. (Gardeners Lane – GL51 9JW and Oakwood – GL52 5QH). Term Time only, Permanent Contract. Pay rate - Grade/Salary: Grade 3 SP 5-6, actual salary (term time only for Level 3 qualified), full time (37 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): from £21,956.00 to £22,304.00. Start date: as soon as possible.

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Early Years Educators to join our family. 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.

You will be Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent (or higher), have experience working with children in an early years setting and a passion for early childhood. You will have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

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!

To view the job description and person specifications for the Early Years Educator role, please click here. To apply, please visit our website Aspire Foundation - Work/Volunteer for Us. For more information please Telephone: 07851043845 or Email: hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk

Closing date:  Friday 31st Oct 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews:  to be held w/c 10th November 2025

We are looking for a qualified Early Year’s Practitioner (Maternity cover Jan 26 – Dec 26) to join our enthusiastic and friendly team. 32 hours per week, Monday – Friday, Term Time only.

The post requires an individual who has a positive can-do attitude, is self-motivated, reliable and cheerful, with a passion for working with children, especially in Early years. Essentially, you will be committed to enabling all children to develop and learn in a patient, caring, understanding, supportive, safe and friendly environment.

Preference will be given to someone who has the flexibility to work our After School and Holiday club when needed for staff shortages/holidays.

Candidates are welcome to come and look around. For further details and/or an application pack including job description and person specification, or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Joyce Sprason, Business Manager, Email: northwaypreschoolplaygroup@googlemail.com, Telephone: 01684 276040.

Closing date: Thursday 20th November 2025, 3 pm.

Interviews: To be held week commencing 24th November 2025

Only applicants who have been selected for Interview will be notified.

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner at Kings Stanley Play Group. Hours per week: up to 33.5 over 5 days, Monday - Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm, plus 1 hour staff meeting – Wednesday’s 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Wage: £12.21 per hour - £12.55 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Start date: As soon as possible.

Do you have experience in Early Years and a relevant Level 3 qualification?

Do you have experience working as a Key Person?

Can you support and develop children’s play?

Are you calm, reliable, positive, and kind?

If so, you could be the person we are looking for.

Kings Stanley Play group, have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our supportive and friendly team. We pride ourselves on providing exciting learning experiences and opportunities that ignite children’s imagination and that motivates children to explore, learn and develop.

We welcome applications from people who are committed to making a difference. All applications must be made using Kings Stanley Play Groups application form. The application form can be found on our website - https://www.kingsstanleyplaygroup.org/staff-vacancies/

Further details can be requested from kingsstanleypg@gmail.com or by phone during school hours 07377127820.

Closing date: Thursday 30th October 2025 at midday.

Interview date: TBA

Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner required. Permanent contract, term time only. Working hours: 8:45am – 3:15pm. 3 days: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Start date: ASAP

We are recruiting due to increasing numbers and the popularity of the setting.  The successful candidate must be keen, enthusiastic and committed to helping children become the best they can be.  You will need experience of working at level 2 or above in early years.  Certificates in both child protection and first aid would be advantageous but are not essential. If you are looking for a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children then we are keen to hear from you.

For details of a full job description please click here. Should you have any questions please phone Julie Rees, PATA Managed Groups Manager on 01452 541244. To apply, please click here to complete an application form.

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Playworker required, Permanent position, Term time only, 9.5 hours a week, 7:40am – 8:40am and 3:15pm - 5:30pm, Thursday and Friday. 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 Educators - permanent position, full time or part time considered. Term time only. Start Date: ASAP.

We are looking for two early years educators to work as a key persons for children and as part of the setting team, under the direction of the setting Manager to provide safe, caring, high quality education for children aged 2 to 4. Minimum qualification level 3 with at least 2 years of experience in Early Years required.

For more information or to apply for the role, please Email:  painswickplaygroup@yahoo.co.uk or Telephone: 01452 813316.

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.  Applications close on Monday 3rd November 2025.  If you'd like to speak to us prior to your application, please email chiefexec@pataglos.org.uk or call 01452 541244.