Join Our Amazing Team!
Full Time at our Cheltenham settings
Opportunity to be part of a new baby room at our Rowanfield setting.
Starting ASAP
Do you bring magic, mischief, and motivation into everything you do?
Are you passionate about giving some of the least advantaged children the very best start in life?
If your answer is a big, enthusiastic YES!, then we’d love to meet you!
Who We Are
We are warm, creative, child-centred Early Years settings where curiosity leads the way and every day is an opportunity to explore, laugh, learn and grow. From messy play masterpieces to outdoor adventures in all weathers, our teams thrive on joy, connection and a shared mission to nurture confident, independent little humans.
What You’ll Be Doing
No two days look the same - but they’re always full of purpose! You will:
- Spark imagination through inspiring play and hands on learning
- Build secure, trusting relationships with children and families
- Support children’s development through high-quality interactions
- Observe, plan and celebrate children’s progress
- Work as part of a warm, collaborative, supportive team
- Bring fun, energy, and creativity into every moment
What We’re Looking For
We’re searching for someone who is:
Passionate about Early Years and child development
Full of energy, enthusiasm and kindness
Able to think on their feet (and sing and dance on them too!)
Ready to create joyful experiences—rain or shine
Qualified to Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years (or working towards it)
What We Offer
A fun, friendly, truly supportive team
Ongoing training, professional development & career progression
Opportunities to shape magical learning experiences
A setting that values wellbeing, creativity and reflective practice
Ready to Join Us?
If you want to be part of a team where your ideas matter, your wellbeing is valued, and your work genuinely makes a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now by completing our application form.
We can’t wait to welcome our next superstar practitioner
Address: Gardners Lane Children & Family Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9JW
Telephone: 01242 252185
Email address: [email protected]
Location: We have a variety of positions in our centres across Cheltenham (Oakwood, Gardners Lane, Rowanfield and Hesters Way)
- Full time 37 hours/week - Actual salary £23,339.00 pa
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: Friday10th July 2026
PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT ACCEPT CVs and applicants must visit the Aspire Website to download and complete a copy of our application form.
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.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and want to be part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!
Please download the application form from our website
Please complete and return this to [email protected]
If you have a preference, please indicate which of our centres you are interested in.
To view the job description and person specifications for the Early Years Educator role, please apply via our website.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,339.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cheltenham GL51 9JW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
