Qualified Early Years Practitioner, Key Worker Role, term time only, permanent position.
Working days: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 8:45am – 1:00pm. Total of 12.75 hours per week but as our cohort grows, there is the opportunity for more hours. £12.27 per hour and reviewed annually. Ideally available to start by endof February 2026.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive minimum Level 3 qualified practitioner to join our team! Up to date First Aid and Safeguarding/Child Protection training desirable. This Key Person role is for our small, friendly preschool in Prestbury, Cheltenham. If you valuethe care and professionalism in all early yearspractitioners 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 contact. We have recently moved into our brand new premises and have a great space to help children grow and learn in.
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 and 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, and you will be responsible for a small group of key children.
If Little Explorers finds a successful candidate, we reserve the right to employ someone before the application deadline.
Closing date for applications: 16 th January 2026.
Interviews will be held after in January 2026.
Address
Chequers Bridge Centre, Painswick Road, Gloucester, GL4 6PR
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