Playgroup Bank Staff required - Term Time Only, Part-Time, Temporary Position. Pay: £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.71 from 1 April 2026.

Whiteshill Playgroup has been serving the families of Whiteshill and the wider Stroud area since 1985. We have a fantastic team, all of whom are professional, enthusiastic, and passionate about early years education.

We are seeking experienced early years practitioners to join our bank staff team, mostly covering for illness, busy periods, and other unexpected events. The role is on an ad hoc basis, but it’s likely that at least one successful applicant will be offered one day a week until the end of the academic year.

The playgroup is open daily during term time from 8:30am - 3:00pm, Tuesday to Friday, and welcomes children between 2 and 4 years old.

Applicants should possess an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Early Years Education & Childcare or equivalent, and be proactive and motivated to assist the existing team in the day-to-day running of the setting. You will help deliver play-based activities for the children that foster a fun and stimulating environment, and support their learning and development in accordance with the EYFS framework.

Please contact chair@whiteshillplaygroup.co.uk for a full job description and application form.

Early Years Educator. Monday to Thursday afternoons, 12:30pm to 6:00pm. Hours can be discussed but would be looking at a minimum of 22 hours a week. We are an open all year round nursery in the Reddings area of Cheltenham. Salary will be discussed during the interview stage and will be based upon qualifications and experience.

Are you confident, enthusiastic and motivated with a large helping of fun, creativity and dedication?

We are looking for an early years educator to join our expanding team in our warm caring nursery. The candidate will need to be kind, caring and have a love for children. They need to be excited to watch children develop and have an ability to make everyday fun. Story times need to be exhilarating and take the children’s imaginations too far off lands. They must be able to plan wonderful activities based on the children they have in the care and challenge them to learn new things on a daily basis. They must be prepared for hard work, keep children safe and have fantastic teamwork and communicative skills. If you are this person, we would love to hear from you.

In return you will be working with a fantastic team who put the children first at all times. Your voice will be heard and you will be valued by everyone.

For an application form please email Ellie or Carys at foxcubsnursery@hotmail.com or telephone 01452 857449.

Key Worker Role, term time only, permanent position. We are happy to discuss working days and hours but looking to offer 12 -15 hours per week. Please get in touch if you think this is something that would work for you. Pay starting at £13.62 depending on qualification and experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive minimum Level 2 Early Years practitioner to join our team! Up to date First Aid and Safeguarding/Child Protection training desirable. This Key Worker role is for our small, friendly preschool in Prestbury, Cheltenham. If you value the care and professionalism in all early years practitioners and want to be part of a safe and exciting environment for children aged 2 and a half to 4 years old then please get in touch. Expect lots of outdoor play, messy opportunities and fun conversations with little ones!

The successful candidate will help the setting follow a Planning in the Moment approach which focuses on each child’s ability to steer their own learning through play. You will have your own key group of children to ensure every child’s needs are supported. You must be able to work well in our small team to support the running of the setting. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Child Development is expected in this role.

For more information on the role, please click here. To apply for the position, please click here to complete an application form. 

Completed application forms can be submitted to the Manager, Becky at littleexplorerspavilion@outlook.com. If you have any questions about the position please email or call: 07729313813. 

If Little Explorers finds a successful candidate, we reserve the right to employ someone before the application deadline. 

1:1 Early Years Practitioner Position Part-time, Fixed Term Contract, Term Time Only (dependent on funding). This post will be dependent on Early Years funding however currently we are looking for someone to support a child in our setting between 12 hours a week, across three days (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). Salary will be dependent on qualification and experience. The post is fixed term contract until the end of the academic year (17^th July 2026); dependent on Early Years funding. Potential Start Date: ASAP

We are a voluntary-run charity pre-school based in the Leigh Building, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in picturesque Nympsfield.  We are open Monday to Friday, term time only.

The post will be a fixed term contract until the end of the academic year (17^th July 2026); dependent on Early Years funding. The child is currently having an EHCNA therefore there is potential for this role to continue into the 2026-2027 academic year either at the Pre-school setting or adjacent Primary School depending on parents decision for school starting year.

We are looking for a kind and caring individual who is enthusiastic, uses their initiative and is very patient and adaptable. Applicants do not need to have childcare qualifications however a minimum appropriate Level 3 qualification would be desirable but not essential. Applicants will develop a good knowledge of the EYFS, be able to work as part of an established team and develop excellent communication skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity and becoming part of our pre-school family, please contact the Pre-school by email on sjpleadpractitioner@gmail.com for an application form. 

Lakes Extend Wrap-Around Care Manager

Lakeside Primary School is excited to launch Extend, a brand-new provision offering high-quality, safe, and engaging wrap-around care before and after school, as well as expanding the school's fun-filled holiday camps. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where children can continue and expand their learning, play, relax and be cared for beyond the classroom. We are interested in recruiting a Manager who will run the entire provision (see alternative vacancy) though we appreciate that some candidates will have commitments that work best around term-time only working patterns.

Lakeside Primary School is a large and busy primary school in Up Hatherley.  The Head Teacher seeks to appoint an outstanding, resilient and self-motivated professional to the post of Wrap-Around Manager, to launch our new before and after school clubs.

 The school is an inspiring, rewarding and happy place – a true slice of society - with children and families who really give back when you put in.  We enjoy a positive and supportive work environment and offer training and development opportunities.

See here for the full job description and find out more about how to apply here. 

Wrap-around and Holiday Camps Manager

Lakeside Primary School is excited to launch Extend, a brand-new provision offering high-quality, safe, and engaging wrap-around care before and after school, as well as expanding the school’s fun-filled holiday camps. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where children can continue and expand their learning, play, relax and be cared for beyond the classroom. You can read more from our Head Teacher here.

Lakeside Primary School is a large and busy primary school in Up Hatherley.  The Head Teacher seeks to appoint an outstanding, resilient and self-motivated professional to the post of Extend Manager, to launch our new before and after school clubs and evolve the recently established holiday camps.

The school is an inspiring, rewarding and happy place – a true slice of society - with children and families who really give back when you put in.  We enjoy a positive and supportive work environment and offer training and development opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

• An enthusiastic, caring manager
• Experience working with children (EYFS and Primary)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• Share our passion for wanting the very best for our pupils
• Be nurturing and kind, recognising every child as an individual
• Be well organised with a proactive and creative approach

In return, we will offer you:

• Competitive pay
• Supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives
• An investment in your professional development through training opportunities
• A carefully considered package to support your workload and wellbeing including access to counselling, therapies and a private GP service

What you need to do now:

You can find the full job description and salary information here. 

Tours of school are available. Please contact the school office on 01242 524756 or recruitment@lakeside.gloucs.sch.uk to arrange.   

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@lakeside.gloucs.sch.uk Please note we do not accept CVs. Your application will only be considered if received on our standard application form: Lakeside Primary School - Vacancies (lakesidechelt.co.uk).

Early Years Practitioner required. Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm, 24 hours per week, Term time only. Fixed term contract until July 2026, with the possibility of becoming permanent. Pay: £12.91 per hour. Start date: ASAP

We’re Hiring! Come Join Our Wonderful Team at Abbeymead Under 5s Playgroup!

Are you passionate about working with young children and looking for a fun, rewarding role in a friendly setting? We’d love to hear from you!

Abbeymead Under Fives are a charity, committee-led, small friendly local playgroup with a big heart. Our team is supportive, welcoming, and dedicated to creating a nurturing and exciting environment for our children to learn and grow.

We are looking for someone to join our Rising 3s Room (ages 2 – 3 years) – a lively, curious, and fun group of little learners. You will be working alongside a great team, helping to create engaging activities and supporting children in their early development.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare, experience of working with children aged 2 – 3 years (preferred) and have a good understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage). You will have the ability to plan and support fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities, have a warm, caring and nurturing approach, strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues and the ability to work well as part of a team. You will have a knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with a willingness to undertake training and continued professional development and be reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic.

If you love working with children, enjoy being part of a close-knit team, and want to make a real difference every day, this could be the perfect role for you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply, please contact Natalie or Kerry by Email: abbeymeadunder5splaygroup@gmail.com for an application form Or call / WhatsApp: 07594 532610.

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.

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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