Childcare & Playgroup & Nurseries in Gloucestershire

• Upper Knapp Farm Day Nursery
• Updated: 04-10-2024

Upper Knapp Farm Day Nursery, Cam, has a vacancy for permanent Level 3 Practitioner to work 4 days a week (equivalent to full time).  Salary is dependent on skills and experience.  Applicants must have a minimum of a Level 3 in Childcare and have relevant experience.  Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Contact Julie Pitt on the number in the contact details or via email by clicking on Apply Now.

• The Bridge - Connecting People
• Updated: 03-10-2024

About Gloucester & Cheltenham Jobs Fair The Gloucester & Cheltenham Jobs Fair is located at the Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Rd, Kingsholm, Gloucester, GL1 3AX. The event attracts a mixture of different employers from various industries, all recruiting for local jobs. The Gloucester Job Fair is a great way to speak with potential employers face-to-face. You can apply for jobs, collect information on employers, ask them questions in-person, and even have a mini interview on the day. Please register for a free ticket pre-event. Tickets are subject to event availability and no tickets are issued on event days. Upon entry, please provide your ticket (Mobile or Printed). Tickets will be scanned on arrival to be able to enter the event. Your ticket admits you entry to the event and MUST be presented at the entrance upon arrival for scanning. Your ticket MUST be valid for the event date you're attending. Your ticket is non-transferable. Your tickets are NOT to be duplicated for the purpose of falsifying entry. The organiser reserves the right to cancel tickets/refuse entry. Check out if the venue has free parking, if you're travelling by car. Top tip - make sure you speak to every exhibitor at the Jobs Fair. You never know what jobs they may have on offer, so, don’t just look at their pop ups and think they're not for you, go and have a chat! Kingsholm Stadium Kingsholm Stadium is a 16,100 seater venue, home to Gloucester Rugby. It was built and opened back in 1891. Why should you attend? Speak directly with employers Get CV advice Get career advice Ask questions to employers on the day Get to see what local jobs are on offer Brush up on your interview skills Conduct interviews on the day with employers Help gain confidence in speaking with HR staff Interested in attending? View our Quick Tips

• Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 03-10-2024

This event is free to attend, with no registration needed. Request your ticket to book your space by emailing us at Gloucester.EAs@dwp.gov.uk All you need to do is: Arrive between 10am to 12pm Bring a CV if possible (advisable but not essential) Be prepared to chat to different people from our teams The venue offers great access to public transport networks if you're travelling by train or bus, and Pay and Display public parking if you're travelling by car.  

• Aspire Foundation
• Salary: 10,901.00 to 20,168.00pa
• Updated: 03-10-2024

We have exciting opportunities to join our teams at Treetops in Dursley. The former Parliament and Treetops settings have been refurbished and we are looking for enthusiastic staff to join us to ensure excellent child-care provision in the Dursley areas. All positions are term time only (39 weeks a year) and permanent unless specified. Our vision is for all children and families to aspire and achieve. A child’s wellbeing is at the heart of our provision. Successful qualified candidates will work as Key Person to children aged 2-4 years to deliver high quality early years education. You will be passionate about making a difference and using your understanding of child development to promote each child’s happiness and supporting them to follow their interests, explore, learn and reach their full potential. You will be a good communicator, who enjoys working with others as part of a team, with knowledge and experience of providing stimulating and exciting environments, rich in learning experiences. You need to be able to tell stories and sing songs, play games, enjoy messy play, and be happy to be outdoors in all weathers. If you are interested in joining our dedicated team working with young children and their families, we would love to hear from you.  Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Permanent Early Years Educators Grade/Salary: Grade 3 (full time, all-year round equivalent is from £23,500.00) Actual salary (term time only for Level 3 qualified) 1. Full time (37 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £20,168.00 2. Part-time (20 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £10,901.00 (Lunchtime cover hours are 11:30 – 3:30pm) Hourly rate for qualified staff - £12.38 (PAY AWARD PENDING FOR 2023-24) We are also looking for Bank/Zero hours staff. Successful candidates will ideally be qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in Early Years with willingness and a commitment towards achieving Level 3. Approx. hours for full time staff are 8.30am - 4.30pm For part time staff we can offer morning or afternoon times We offer the following benefits: Support – through regular Supervisions and an Annual Performance Review. Training – role specific and varied CPD options relevant to your needs and those of the organisation, ranging from on-the-job training, work shadowing, courses and qualifications. A workplace pension scheme is offered to all qualifying staff. Death in Service benefit As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to attend an interview and complete a short, observed session with a class of our children. Aspire follows Safer Recruitment guidelines and any appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references (which we will request for all short-listed candidates) and an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with our data retention policy, we will keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of this post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed. Application Details: Please visit our website by clicking on Apply Now or email via the email address to the right of this advert or telephone 07851043845 for further information. Please indicate which post you are interested in. Aspire Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Aspire Foundation aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.

• Aspire Foundation
• Salary: £10,901.00 to £20,168.00
• Updated: 03-10-2024

1. Early Years Educators Maternity cover - Rowanfield (Cheltenham) (12 month contract, full-time 37 hours/week) 2. Early Years Educator Lunchtime cover – Rowanfield (Cheltenham) (part-time 20 hours/week) We have exciting opportunities to join our teams at Rowanfield Nursery in Cheltenham. Our successful Nursery in Rowanfield also has vacancies to join an established team. All positions are term time only (39 weeks a year) as listed above and permanent unless specified. Our vision is for all children and families to aspire and achieve. A child’s wellbeing is at the heart of our provision. Successful qualified candidates will work as Key Person to children aged 2-4 years to deliver high quality early years education. You will be passionate about making a difference and using your understanding of child development to promote each child’s happiness and supporting them to follow their interests, explore, learn and reach their full potential. You will be a good communicator, who enjoys working with others as part of a team, with knowledge and experience of providing stimulating and exciting environments, rich in learning experiences. You need to be able to tell stories and sing songs, play games, enjoy messy play, and be happy to be outdoors in all weathers. If you are interested in joining our dedicated team working with young children and their families, we would love to hear from you.  Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Permanent Early Years Educators Grade/Salary: Grade 3 (full time, all-year round equivalent is from £23,500.00) Actual salary (term time only for Level 3 qualified) 1. Full time (37 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £20,168.00 2. Part-time (20 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £10,901.00 (Lunchtime cover hours are 11:30 – 3:30pm) Hourly rate for qualified staff - £12.38 (PAY AWARD PENDING FOR 2023-24) We are also looking for Bank/Zero hours staff. Successful candidates will ideally be qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in Early Years with willingness and a commitment towards achieving Level 3. Approx. hours for full time staff are 8.30am - 4.30pm For part time staff we can offer morning or afternoon times We offer the following benefits: Support – through regular Supervisions and an Annual Performance Review. Training – role specific and varied CPD options relevant to your needs and those of the organisation, ranging from on-the-job training, work shadowing, courses and qualifications. A workplace pension scheme is offered to all qualifying staff. Death in Service benefit As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to attend an interview and complete a short, observed session with a class of our children. Aspire follows Safer Recruitment guidelines and any appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references (which we will request for all short-listed candidates) and an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with our data retention policy, we will keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of this post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed. Application Details: Please visit our website by clicking on Apply Now or email via the email address to the right of this advert or telephone 07851043845 for further information. Please indicate which post you are interested in. Aspire Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Aspire Foundation aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.

• Aspire Foundation
• Salary: £20,849 to £24,294pa
• Updated: 03-10-2024

We have exciting opportunities to join our teams at new setting in Stroud (opening January 2025). We are looking for enthusiastic staff to join us to ensure excellent child-care provision in Stroud. All positions are term time only (39 weeks a year) and permanent unless specified. Our vision is for all children and families to aspire and achieve. A child’s wellbeing is at the heart of our provision. Successful qualified candidates will work as Key Person to children aged 2-4 years to deliver high quality early years education. You will be passionate about making a difference and using your understanding of child development to promote each child’s happiness and supporting them to follow their interests, explore, learn and reach their full potential. You will be a good communicator, who enjoys working with others as part of a team, with knowledge and experience of providing stimulating and exciting environments, rich in learning experiences. You need to be able to tell stories and sing songs, play games, enjoy messy play, and be happy to be outdoors in all weathers. If you are interested in joining our dedicated team working with young children and their families, we would love to hear from you.  Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Permanent Senior Early Years Educator (Stroud only) Grade/Salary: Grade 4 (full time, all-year round equivalent is £24,294.00) Actual salary (term time only for Level 3 qualified) Full time (37 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £20,849.00 Successful candidates will ideally be qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in Early Years with willingness and a commitment towards achieving Level 3. Approx. hours for full time staff are 8.30am - 4.30pm For part time staff we can offer morning or afternoon times We offer the following benefits: Support – through regular Supervisions and an Annual Performance Review. Training – role specific and varied CPD options relevant to your needs and those of the organisation, ranging from on-the-job training, work shadowing, courses and qualifications. A workplace pension scheme is offered to all qualifying staff. Death in Service benefit As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to attend an interview and complete a short, observed session with a class of our children. Aspire follows Safer Recruitment guidelines and any appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references (which we will request for all short-listed candidates) and an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with our data retention policy, we will keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of this post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed. Application Details: Please visit our website by clicking on Apply Now or email via the email address to the right of this advert or telephone 07851043845 for further information. Please indicate which post you are interested in. Aspire Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Aspire Foundation aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.

• Useful things to know...
• Updated: 03-10-2024

The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice. This page is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).   You must be at least: school leaving age to get the National Minimum Wage aged 23 to get the National Living Wage - the minimum wage will still apply for workers aged 22 and under From 1 April 2024, workers aged 21 and over will be entitled to the National Living Wage.   These rates are for the National Living Wage (for those aged 23 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age). The rates change on 1 April every year.                                         23 and over      21 to 22      18 to 20      Under 18      Apprentice April 2023                      £10.42             £10.18          £7.49             £5.28             £5.28   From 1 April 2024, workers aged 21 and over will be entitled to the National Living Wage.                                          21 and over        18 to 20       Under 18      Apprentice April 2024                              £11.44               £8.60          £6.40              £6.40  Apprentices Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they’re either: aged under 19 aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship Example An apprentice aged 21 in the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £5.28. Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they both: are aged 19 or over have completed the first year of their apprenticeship Example An apprentice aged 21 who has completed the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £10.18.

• Useful things to know...
• Updated: 03-10-2024

Details of the free courses and qualifications for adults (19+) available through the government’s Plan for Jobs including eligibility criteria and how to apply. Overview As part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, if you are 19 or over you could now access a course for free. The free courses include level 3 qualifications and Skills Bootcamps. The courses are paid for by the government from the National Skills Fund. Free qualifications for adults If you are 19 or over and do not already have a level 3 qualification (equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels) or higher, you can access a free qualification. Some of these qualifications are available to study online or part-time. You may be able to get help to pay for childcare, travel and other costs. The courses will help you: gain qualifications that are needed and valued by employers improve your job prospects progress in work earn a good wage Eligibility You can access one of the free level 3 qualifications if you are aged 19 or over and do not already have a level 3 qualification (equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels) or higher. Some of these qualifications are available to study online or part-time, and you may be able to get help to pay for childcare, travel and other costs. In some instances, you may need to meet admissions criteria for the course you choose to apply for. For example, you may need to have studied a particular subject before at a lower level. Previously, if you were aged 24 or over, you would have had to pay the course fee for these qualifications. Now, many colleges and training providers have funding available to cover this cost for you. If you’re 19 to 23 years old, you could also access additional qualifications for free. If you’re in this age group, contact your local college or the National Careers Service for further information. If you already have a level 3 qualification, Advanced Learner Loans are available to help you cover the costs of learning, which you pay back when you are earning over a certain amount. Subjects available You can choose from hundreds of level 3 qualifications to help you on the path to a better, well-paid job. Qualifications are currently available in: accounting and finance agriculture building and construction business management childcare and early years digital engineering environmental conservation health and social care horticulture and forestry hospitality and catering manufacturing technologies mathematics and statistics medicine and dentistry public services science teaching and lecturing transportation operations and maintenance warehousing and distribution See the full list of free level 3 qualifications available in a range of locations across England. Locations Free level 3 qualifications are on offer for eligible adults across England. You can use the National Careers Service course finder to search for courses available in your area and see which providers deliver them. A full list of colleges and training providers offering free places for level 3 qualifications is also available. If you want to study a particular course that is not listed as on offer at any of your local colleges or training providers, you can contact them directly to find out if they plan to offer your chosen course in future.

• GlosJobs.co.uk
• Updated: 02-10-2024

Imagine the scene.... 5.30pm today you receive an alert from www.GlosJobs.co.uk with a list of your dream jobs that have just been uploaded and you get straight on the case and apply before anyone else! That will only happen if you sign up for the Daily Jobs Alert here.   NEW JOBS TO YOUR INBOX AT 5.30pm DAILY - Be first to apply for new jobs from your chosen categories. CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO TO THE SIGN UP PAGE OR CLICK BELOW Enter your name and email address, then click send. Choose the categories of the jobs that you want to receive by clicking to turn the category from red to green. Make sure that you check your inbox for the verification email and confirm.

• www.glos.info
• Updated: 30-09-2024

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• GlosJobs.co.uk
• Updated: 24-09-2024

Here are a few tips on job seeking from www.GlosJobs.co.uk that we have learnt over the years we have been running the website. We hope you find them useful.   You and your skills What are your skills, values, strengths, qualifications and experiences? Match them to the roles that you are going to apply for. What do you really want to do? Think laterally and be proactive. What have you been doing that shows you have transferrable skills? You might not have been in paid work, but maybe you have been helping run the playgroup or volunteering.   Be organised How many hours a week are you going to spend looking for work? Set a routine and stick to it. Where do you keep the information about your applications? Set up a spreadsheet with details including companies, job roles, dates of application, contacts, closing dates, interview dates etc. What information is in your CV? Make sure you are using key phrases in your CV and personal statement. Often recruiters are using digital sifts in the first instance. Highlight how your achievements will be of benefit to the recruiter. How about keeping copies of adverts? Use the "Email yourself a copy of this job" link that appears on every advert to keep a copy of the advert in your inbox. Here at GlosJobs.co.uk, we often get asked to send copies of adverts to people who have been asked for an interview but not kept a copy of the advert. Filling in application forms? Keep a working document that has all the details you will need when filling in application forms and drafts of comment question, so you can copy and paste instead of writing the information each time. Do you keep copies of applications? Take a screenshot each page of an application form as you fill it in, so you have a record of what you have written. When you use the Apply Now function on GlosJobs.co.uk, you are emailed a copy of your application, so you can keep that for future reference. Do you follow up? Make a call to the recruiter to check they have your application. They will check and you will stand out. If an advert has a closing date, then ring before the closing date. Please contact the recruiter who will be able to check your application for you, rather than contacting GlosJobs.co.uk. Do you warn your referees? Drop them a line to let them know to expect a reference request. They can be better prepared if they know which company they are expecting to hear from.   The details are important Can you do the job for which you are applying? Yes!? Tell the recruiter you can then and highlight your competencies. How important is the covering email or relevant part of the form? It is a crucial part of your application! Applicants tend to spend hours preparing CVs, but just put one line in the covering email. The covering email is an essential opportunity to tell the recruiter how your qualifications and skills match to those that they are looking for. Be clear and concise and tell them that you can do the job. The recruiter wants nothing more than to find the right person and if you tell them you are, it will really help! Do you proofread and spell check your application? Ask someone else to check it over, or use the Grammarly plugin, which automatically checks spelling and grammar. What is your email address? Check the details you are inputting in the application forms. The team at GlosJobs.co.uk often get notified of applications with incorrect email addresses typed in. You might be using .com instead of .co.uk or vice versa. In what format do you send your CV? Save your CV as a pdf. Then the recruiter will see it exactly the same as you can. If you use .doc or .rtf files, then the formatting might go awry on their systems. How do you name your CV files? Use a sensible file name, like Fred Bloggs CV rather than CV or CV Final, which do not identify it as your CV.   Focus Are you using the scattergun approach? Focus on sending a small number of relevant applications that are good quality rather than sending more lower quality applications. Do you target each application? Either have more than one copy of your CV to target different roles for which you are applying, or personalise your CV for each application.  What sort of research do you do? Make sure the company is somewhere you would like to work. Often the advert says as much about the company culture and organisation as it does the role. Always research before you go for an interview and arrive armed with some questions.   Who can help? Who is in your network? Let your friends, family and contacts know you are looking for work or a new job and what sort of role. Are there any events coming up? Sign up for the GlosJobs.co.uk Monday newsletter as lots of Gloucestershire job fairs and careers events are featured. Is there any free help available? Yes! the National Careers Service help with job hunting, CVs, cover letters and more.  What about training? It is well worth contacting training providers such as Gloucestershire College, who have a host of training and courses available to enhance your skills as well as helping you to look for work. And recruitment agencies? Look on GlosJobs for agencies that have the sort of roles you are interested in, but maybe not the exact role you are after, register with them to make sure you get put forward for roles as soon as they come in.   How to get the most out of GlosJobs.co.uk From www.GlosJobs.co.uk, you can receive the latest jobs to your email inbox at 5.30pm every day. Sign up for the Daily Job Alert. Receive latest jobs and news to your inbox? Sign up to receive our Monday newsletter here. Do you bookmark pages? Save the pages that you are most interested in. Visit the New and Featured Jobs page daily and bookmark it, so you can see all the new adverts uploaded yesterday. Or save the category page for the jobs you want to apply for onto your phone home screen. Do you want to apply by company rather than role? Visit the Jobs By Company page and sort by letter. Want to work in a particular town? Narrow by Location on any list page in the top right-hand corner. You can choose from Cheltenham, Cirencester, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, North Cotswolds, Stroud and Tewkesbury. Thinking about voluntary work? Visit the voluntary section on GlosJobs.co.uk to get experience while you are looking for a paid role. If you want to know any more about www.GlosJobs.co.uk and what we do, please contact us on office@glosjobs.co.uk.