Job Description

Job Advertisement: Early Years Educator

Name

: Aspire Foundation

Address:

Gardners Lane Children & Family Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9JW

Telephone:

07851043845

Email address:

hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk

Job Title:

Early Years Educators (Qualified)

Location:

We have a variety of positions in our centres across Cheltenham.

Grade/Salary: Grade 3 SP 5-6 (Level 3 qualified)

Full time (37 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): Grade 3 SP 5-6 actual paid from

21,956 to 22,304

(FTE, all-year round equivalent is from

25,583 to 25,989)

Hours:

Full-time term time only.

Start date:

As soon as possible

Contract:

Permanent

Closing date

: Noon on Friday 31st October 2025

Interviews:

Will be held week commencing 10th November 2025

PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT ACCEPT CVs and applicants must visit the Aspire Website to download and complete a copy of our application form.

About Us:

Our vision is for all children and families to aspire and achieve. A child's wellbeing is at the heart of our provision. Our dedicated and nurturing early years settings are committed to providing children with a safe, engaging, and stimulating environments where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

Role Overview:

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Early Years Educators to join our family. As an Early Years Educator, you will be responsible for supporting and inspiring children, helping them to explore, discover, and build a love for learning. You will work closely with children, parents, and a team of educators to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of a broad, balanced, and inclusive early years curriculum. Create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children to learn and play. Encourage children's physical, social and emotional, and cognitive development. Observe and assess children's progress and contribute to their development plans. Build strong relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child's development. Promote positive behaviour and ensure the well-being of each child at all times. Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent (or higher). Experience working with children in an early years setting. A passion for early childhood education and supporting young learners. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Desirable Skills:

First Aid Certification (or willing to complete). Experience with children with additional needs. Full, clean driving licence.

What We Offer:

A supportive and collaborative team environment. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Competitive salary based on experience. Workplace pension scheme. Sick Pay. A term time job giving you the freedom to enjoy the school holidays. A rewarding career supporting the development of young children and making a real difference to their lives.
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

Please complete and return this to hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk

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: From 25,583.00 per year

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cheltenham GL51 9JW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person