Vacancy for a permanent Level 3 practitioner to work 4 days a week (equivalent to full time). Salary is dependent on skills and experience. 

Applicants must have a minimum of a Level 3 in childcare and have relevant experience. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Contact Julie Pitt on 01453 543661 or l.mccreight@ukfdn.co.uk

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 and have the ability to travel to our settings.

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. 

Early Years Practitioner- Part Time, Casual - Term Time only - Grade 2 (pts 3), with a possibility to increase hours.

Playdays Early Years provides a safe, caring and respectful environment where learners’ individual needs are met. We enable children to thrive through our commitment to child-centred and enriching learning opportunities. Playdays is part of Longlevens Primary Federation, which is made up of Longlevens Infant School, Longlevens Junior School and Playdays Early Years. Playdays is on the Junior School Site in Church Road, Longlevens.

We are looking for a keen and motivated, Level 3 qualified, early years practitioner who can offer flexible cover and join our wonderful and growing team as a member of our bank staff. We will offer career development, progression within the setting and there is scope for more regular hours for the right candidate.

Please email lchadmin@lpf.school or click Longlevens Primary Federation - Vacancies for a Gloucestershire County Council application form, job description and person specification.

Applications should be submitted using the GCC application form, and can be posted or emailed to lchadmin@lpf.school

Closing date: 13th February 2025

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 24th February 2025

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner required as soon as possible, term time only. Monday & Friday 8:30am to 12 noon. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am to 3:00pm, plus 1hr non-contact time.

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 age 2 – 4 years. They will plan 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, appropriate safeguarding and first aid qualification and a good knowledge of the EYFS. Previous experience of working in a pre-school setting is desirable. Successful applicant will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks.

For an application pack, 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

Closing date for applications: 3rd March 2025 or until suitable applicate is sourced.

We are looking for dedicated, inspirational and FUN fully Qualified Nursery Nurses/Early Years practitioners to join the enthusiastic team in our Ofsted-Outstanding Hereford Nursery. Salary: Dependent on experience. Hours: Year-Round, 36 - 41.5 hours per week.

We are looking for someone who can provide our children with a warm and nurturing environment, has a sense of fun - with a genuine PASSION for bringing our children through life’s learning adventures! You will have experience in planning and observation and will be required to follow and contribute to our policies and procedures.

Beech House Nursery School offer great staff benefits. Our team receive one free hot lunch each week, along with a fully stocked fruit basket, teas and coffees to enjoy during the day. We provide a NHS Top-Up scheme for team members who stay with us for more than two years. 28 days holiday each year, plus one extra day of holiday per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 extra days (33 days in total). NEST pension scheme. We have dedicated Staff Wellbeing champions to support you whenever you require, together with access to a 24/7 telephone counselling service. You will be provided with a tunic and polo shirt and have the opportunity to attend team building experiences throughout the year as well as regular CPD training.

We do have vacancies for both Apprentices and Unqualified Support Staff - please do note clearly if you are applying for a Qualified position (for those with a full and relevant early years qualification) or if you would like to earn while you learn in an Unqualified capacity.

Note, the Position is dependent upon satisfactory DBS and Reference checks.

If you are interested in joining our team, please click here to complete an application form. For more information, please tel: 01432 264507

Looking to recruit Relief/Bank Staff as soon as possible in our lovely Committee run Pre-School. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 2:30pm, term time for 39 weeks. Therefore cover would be required on an adhoc basis between these times to cover sickness and training.

The applicant would need to have a full and relevant Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification, have experience of working within an Early Years Setting and would need to be prepared to carry out any necessary training needed such as Child Protection, First Aid and Food Hygiene. Courses will also be provided to enhance your Continuous Professional Development.

You will need to fully understand the EYFS, be aware of staffing ratios at all times and help with record keeping and making observations of the children. The candidate will support the full staff team by following our policies and procedures to provide a high standard of childcare.

We will require you to attend some staff meetings or inset days where needed, communicate with parents in a positive manner and be aware of differing needs of a wide range of children.

If you are interested in working with our highly skilled and friendly team please email shurdingtonpreschool@gmail.com for an application form and Job Description.

Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025

Qualified/unqualified Early Years assistant practitioners wanted to start ASAP at our friendly playgroup. We are looking for somebody who is enthusiastic, outgoing and passionate about working with children, who has a real interest in Early Years, to join us for 16 - 24 hours a week, term-time only (some flexibility preferred), possibility of more hours.

For more information, please email Martine Lamb at playleader@abbeydaleplaygroup.co.uk if you feel you would be suitable. References essential. Salary depends on qualifications/experience. An enhanced DBS will be needed for this job. You may be required to attend training relevant to the role.

Closing date: 28th February 2025.

Nursery Practitioner - We are looking for a dedicated, fun and experienced team member to join the setting for 36 - 41.5 hours per week (year round). Salary dependent on experience.

We are looking for someone who can provide our children with a warm and nurturing environment, has a sense of fun - with a genuine PASSION for bringing our children through life’s learning adventures! You will have experience in planning and observation and will be required to follow our Policies and Procedures.

Willow house offer great staff benefits. You will enjoy the full support of a knowledgeable Senior Leadership team, team building experiences throughout the year, regular CPD opportunities, dedicated Staff Wellbeing champions to support you whenever you require, Access to a 24/7 telephone counselling service and the NEST pension scheme. There is a NHS Top-Up scheme for team members who stay with us for more than two years. In addition to this a Tunic and polo shirt uniform is provided, free tea and coffee, and daily replenished fruit baskets and free weekly hot lunch.

If you are interested in joining our team, please click here to complete an application form. For more information, please contact pa@woodlandsnurserygroup.co.uk or Tel: 01531 822741

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

Early Years Teacher (Maternity Cover) - We are recruiting an enthusiastic, experienced and proactive early years Teacher, to work within our mixed-age class, with the children in their final Pre-School year, on a year-round basis. 31 – 36.5 hours per week. Full time, fixed term contract for 12 months. £15.50 per hour.

Applicants should have experience as either a Reception Class Teacher, or one who has led a Kindergarten/Pre-School. You will be expected to provide an enhanced DBS, and should provide relevant references.

Your duties will include planning and activity delivery to the EYFS and our CHILD-based Nursery curriculum, as well as both indoor and outdoor play. You must have an excellent understanding of child development, the ability to follow and contribute to our policies and procedures, and enjoy maintaining and developing a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Our chosen candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong teamwork abilities, a caring and calm attitude, and the ability to form close relationships with children, parents and staff.

It is desirable, though not essential, that the candidate has experience using online learning journals, and you will preferably hold a current paediatric first aid certificate and have attended recent safeguarding training - although these can both be provided.

Willow house offer great staff benefits. Our team receive one free hot lunch each week, along with a fully stocked fruit basket to enjoy during the day, plus free tea and coffee. We provide team building experiences throughout the year. We have dedicated staff Wellbeing Champions to support you whenever you require, along with access to a 24/7 telephone counselling service,  NEST Pension Scheme and provide uniform.

If you are interested in joining our team, please click here to complete an application form. For more information, please contact pa@woodlandsnurserygroup.co.uk or Tel: 01531 822741