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, 1st June 2026.
