Hours of Work: 30 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Circa £33,150 FTE + 3% pension contribution  (actual £24,276)

Resulting from an organisational restructure we are looking for an experienced Early Years Manager to oversee the successful running of PATA’s Managed Early Years settings.  We require strong leadership skills, an eye for detail and the capability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Senior Management Team you will manage our PATA Managed Group (PMG) Early Years Managers, providing them with oversight, accountability and support.  You will work with them to ensure that their settings provide high quality provision, meeting PATA expectations and standards.  Based from our Head Office in Gloucester the role will include visiting the five settings based around the county on a regular basis.

You can see the full job description including essential criteria here.

The role is part time, 30 hours per week, 42 weeks annually, to be worked flexibly to meet business need, as agreed with the Chair of Trustees and in association with the Senior Management Team. 

You can apply with a completed job application here: https://pataglos.org.uk/head-office-application 

Closing date: 9am 7^th May.

Hours of Work: 21 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Circa £47,171  FTE + 3% pension contribution  (actual £24,959)

We are seeking an experienced and influential leader to join us as our new Chief Executive.  You will play a critical role in leading the organisation and representing PATA and its members in the ever-evolving Early Education and Children’s Play sectors.

PATA is the largest voluntary sector provider of support to the Early Years and Play (Out of School) sector in Gloucestershire.  We are a Charity based in Gloucester with around 170 member settings and manage five of our own Early Years settings (PATA Managed Groups (PMGs)).  Our mission is to support the development of high quality and accessible early education, play and provision for children, young people and their families.

At its heart, PATA is a people-based organisation and you will be joining a strong and committed team, both in the Head Office and the PMGs.  You will lead the organisation, working with the Board of Trustees in setting the strategic vision, mission and priorities.  You will be a voice for PATA and its members, building partnerships, participating in consultation processes, and challenging policy and other initiatives for the benefit of the sector, as and when appropriate.

The role is part time, 21 hours per week, 42 weeks annually, to be worked flexibly to meet business need, as agreed with the Chair of Trustees and in association with the Senior Management Team. There is flexibility for this to be a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days based from the Head Office in Gloucester. You can see the organisational structure here.

You can see full details of the role in the job description here and apply with a completed job application here together with a copy of your CV.

Closing Date: 9am, 7 May 2024.

Would you like to join the PATA Early Years Team and be part of our bank staff team working across a range of settings around the county? PATA is looking for exceptional practitioners who would like ad hoc work across our PATA Managed Groups. You will need to be able to travel, sometimes at short notice, to our settings in Gloucester, Winchcombe, Chepstow and Dursley to cover planned and emergency staff absences. Settings use standardised documentation but retain their individual ‘flavour’ so you will get a broad range of experiences. Applicants must be appropriately qualified at level 3 and hold Paediatric First Aid certificate. For more information please get in touch for more information on info@pataglos.org.uk 

At PATA we understand the value of volunteering – most of our own team have gained valuable skills and knowledge through it. We therefore recognise the immense opportunities for personal and professional development that can be gained through commitment to voluntary work and activities.

At PATA we always welcome volunteers into our community. We have a broad range of work to fit existing skills or to help develop new skills – from data handling and social media to getting your hands dirty in a PATA managed playgroup. If you are interested in becoming a PATA volunteer please contact us.

We regularly offer training opportunities to our volunteers to ensure they have the skills and confidence to carry out their duties.