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.

Early Years Educator Level 2 or above. Term time only. Hours negotiable. Competitive salary based on experience. Start Date: September 2026.

Kingswood Village Playgroup is a warm, welcoming pack away preschool where children aged 2 to 4 learn, explore and grow through play. We are based in the heart of the village at the village hall. We have the playing field to hand and have our own allotment. Our experienced team create a nurturing environment helping children to build their confidence, curiosity and friendships. 

We are looking for a new member of staff due to an expansion of our hours from September. The ideal candidate would be at least level 2 trained with some experience. Forest school training, paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food and hygiene qualifications would be desirable. 

You will be a positive team player with great communication skills, be organised, reliable and proactive with a good understanding of the EYFS.

If you are passionate about early years education we would love to hear from you please email playgroupkingswood@gmail.com for more information.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th April 2026

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. Start Date: May 2026

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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Nursery Assistant – fulltime position, working an 8.5 - hour day (8:30am – 5:00pm) during school term times. Working during holiday clubs (2 weeks in April and 3 weeks in August). Plus 5 inset days. Includes 30 mins paid lunch break. Job share considered. Competitive salary.

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant for Puddleducks Nursery, Chalford Hill, caring for children aged between 12 months up to school age.  

As a qualified Early Years Educator, you will be a kind, warm and enthusiastic practitioner, who is passionate and committed to supporting young children to achieve and develop their personal goals and have lots of fun! With your passion for, and good knowledge of, Early Years education, you will work in an established, dedicated, fun and experienced team in our spacious and well equipped indoor and outdoor learning environments.

You will need to hold a recognised Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification and GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths. We would love you to have a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working with young children and have excellent communication skills. We value our staff and their development and there is potential to undertake further training in skills relating to Early Years education.

As part of the team you will benefit from a great career path and promotion prospects, training opportunities, working as part of an established and happy team. You will be provided with free refreshments and meals for staff, staff uniform and nest pension scheme.

For further information or to request an application, please call Leibe on 01453 883788 or email: puddleducksplaygroup@eygloucestershire.co.uk.

Level 2 and Level 3 childcare apprenticeships. 32 hours a week, whilst earning National Apprenticeship Wage.

• Do you have a passion for childcare?
• Would you like to learn from the best, and earn while you learn in Hereford's leading ‘Ofsted-Outstanding’ nursery?

At Willow House Nursery School you will receive quality training, supported by our team of fantastic, fun, hard-working Practitioners. You will build up your skills with the possibility to support your progress to Degree level.

Apprenticeships are designed to offer a structured program that coaches you through the skills you need to be successful. The modules you decide to study will provide you with essential knowledge for your future career.

You will receive high-quality training with nationally recognised qualifications. Earn while you learn: receive the National Apprenticeship Wage whilst gaining valuable knowledge, skills and experience and get paid while on Holiday! Candidates should hold a minimum grade 4 or 5 at both GCSE Maths and English.

Further training will also be provided during your Apprenticeship - including Child Protection, Food Hygiene and Paediatric First Aid.

Due to capacity limitations, we are unable to offer childcare places for the children of staff members or apprentices.

Apply now by contacting pa@woodlandsnurserygroup.co.uk to gain nationally recognised Early Years childcare qualifications at our Ofsted-Outstanding Nursery.

Please note that we are unable to accept external student placements, as we work exclusively with our own apprenticeship training provider.

Pre-School Co-ordinator, Permanent. Hours: 22.75 hours per week (Monday: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm (including after-school staff meeting), Wednesday: 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: TBC

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.