Pre-School Co-ordinator. Permanent. Hours: 22.75 hours per week (Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm (including after-school staff meeting), Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm). Grade: Grade 5 (pts 11–14), £28,142 – £29,540 per annum pro rata (pay rise due April 2026; percentage increase to be confirmed). Start Date: September 2026.

Little Chestnuts Pre-school, based at Woodmancote School, is seeking an exceptional Pre-school Co ordinator to join our warm and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a vibrant and reflective school community that values inclusivity, high-quality practice and strong teamwork.

In this role, you will work alongside the existing Co ordinator and under the guidance of the school’s EYFS Lead to oversee the day to day running of the pre-school. You will help to create a caring, safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive, and you will play a key role in delivering high quality early education and care.

If you have a genuine passion for working with young children, are an outstanding practitioner with at least one year of experience in an Early Years setting and hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification, we would like to hear from you.

We can offer you a supportive and friendly staff team, a Governing Body that is both supportive and challenging, with a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, pupil progress and the school’s role in the community, dedicated time for planning and meetings with the Co ordinator team, EYFS Lead and other pre-school staff.

For more information of the position , please click here. A job description and person spec. can be found on our e-teach platform https://www.eteach.com/careers/woodmancoteschool/. Completed applications should be made through our e-teach platform.

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Interview Date: w/c 4th May 2026

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.

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, Full-time, 40 hours per week. Start Date: ASAP

Flying Start Nursery  is a small, nurturing nursery with a true home-from-home feel, where children are supported to learn through curiosity, play, and secure relationships. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to high-quality early years practice and wants to be part of a supportive, professional team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification. This role would suit a practitioner who is confident, reflective, and enthusiastic about supporting children's development through meaningful play and learning experiences. You will support children aged 0 – 5 years, acting as a Key Person for a group of children, planning engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), observing and assessing children's development and planning next steps. You will build strong partnerships with parents and carers and contribute to a positive, supportive team culture

If you have experience of working in an early years setting, have a strong understanding of the EYFS and child development, are reliable, motivated, a strong team player and committed to maintaining high standards of safeguarding and care, we would love to hear from you.

We can offer a small nursery with a welcoming family atmosphere and supportive management team where staff ideas and contributions are valued. There are opportunities for training and professional development and to make a genuine difference to children’s early learning experiences.

To apply, please send your CV to info@fairfordnursery.co.uk or call 01285 711711 for details. 

Bank Play Assistant, Term Time Only. Hours of work generally between 8:15am and 3:30pm. As a relief practitioner you will have flexible hours and be called in to cover staff sickness and planned absences. Pay: National living wage £12.21, increasing to £12.71 April 2026. Start Date: ASAP. 

We are a friendly and popular 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.

Working alongside our dedicated and experienced staff team the ideal candidate will assist in the daily running of playgroup, provide creative play opportunities, meet children’s individual needs and support their development and communicate effectively with parents and carers.

Previous experience working and caring for children under 5 and an approved level 2 or 3 qualification is desirable but not essential. You will be able to develop your skills through working alongside our dedicated staff who will be able to share best practice.

For more information on the role, please click here for job description and application form. To submit an application form or request further information, please email: chair@rodboroughplaygroup.co.uk

Play Assistant, Term Time Only. Offer of an apprenticeship to the right candidate. Hours of work generally between 8:15am and 3:30pm. Contracted Hours: 31 - 37  hours per week. Pay: National living wage as of April 2026, £12.71 (£10.85 for 18 – 20 year olds). Start Date: 27 April 2026, or soon after.

We are a friendly and popular 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.

Working alongside our dedicated and experienced staff team the ideal candidate will assist in the daily running of playgroup, provide creative play opportunities, meet children’s individual needs and support their development and communicate effectively with parents and carers.

Previous experience working and caring for children under 5 and an approved level 2 or 3 qualification is desirable but not essential.

For more information on the role, please click here for job description and application form. To submit an application form or request further information, please email: chair@rodboroughplaygroup.co.uk

Early Years Practitioner Required, with recognised Level 2 of Level 3 Early Years Qualification. Term Time Only. Monday – Wednesday, 8:45am – 3:00pm. Start Date: ASAP.

Hucclecote Playgroup is a long‑established, community‑focused early years setting that prides itself on offering a nurturing, play‑based environment for children aged 2–5. Supported by a committed committee and highly engaged parents, we value strong relationships, inclusion, and giving children the best start in life. 

The Playgroup is seeking an enthusiastic, confident, kind and caring Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of the EYFS, hold a current Paediatric First Aid certification and Child Protection/Safeguarding certificate. You will be warm, nurturing, enthusiastic and able to work well within a small team and show confidence, initiative, and a genuine passion for supporting young children’s learning and development

For more information on the role, please click here for the job description. To apply for the position, please email: Head@dinglewell-inf.gloucs.sch.uk

Would you like the opportunity to work in our popular and busy Early Years setting? 

If so, we are looking for a friendly person to provide break cover for our team at PATA @ Tiny Tots which is based in Longlevens. The working hours and times each day will be: Monday – Friday, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Fixed term contract to the end of the summer term 2026.

The successful candidate must enjoy spending time with children and be enthusiastic and proactive. Ideally you will have a paediatric first aid certificate but this is not essential.  This is a great opportunity to experience working in a successful early years setting with opportunities for training and career progression for those who are interested.  Please get in touch if this sounds like you!

For details of a full job description please click here. To apply, please click here to complete an application form.

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