At Aspire we believe our employees are our greatest asset and we care about our staff, in the same way we care for the families we work with.
Aspire is committed creating a motivated workforce that is inspired to deliver a high-quality service to everyone.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a desire to support children and families and work for the benefit of our communities as well?
Do you have experience or interest in Human Resources / Finance / IT / Data and Monitoring / Securing grant funding within a small charity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Aspire Foundation as a Director / Trustee.
We're looking for Directors / Trustees who, along with the other Board members, will actively oversee the strategic direction and management of the Foundation, from operational, strategic and governance perspectives.
We have over 20 years’ experience of delivering successful, high-quality early intervention services and educational programmes to families with young children. These include family support services, children’s centres and early year’s settings.
You will contribute to the effective workings of the Board liaising with the Executive Head and Senior Management Team to provide direction and accountability.
As we are a small charity the role will include being involved in the recruitment processes for senior roles within the Foundation.
The Board of Directors meets regularly during the late afternoon, typically the number of meetings will be 6 per year
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
For further information about the role please see Directors Recruitment Pack here or to arrange an exploratory call with a current Director/Trustee call Mel Hill, Business Manager on 07517 556207 or email Melanie.Hill@aspirefoundation.org.uk
Closing date for applications is noon Friday 20th September 2024.
Applicants will be invited to meet with current Board members during October 2024.
To submit your application for this role, please download the Application Form here
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Early Years Senior Educator at our Stroud setting and Qualified Early Years Educators at our settings across both Dursley & Stroud.
We are looking for qualified staff (Level 3).
The Early Years Senior Role is full time (term time only)
The Early Years Educators roles can be either full time (37 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) for staff who wish to work Term time only (39 weeks a year).
These contracts will be permanent.
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.
Early Years Senior Role at Stroud
Grade/Salary: Grade 4 (full time, all-year round equivalent is £24,294.00 pa) Actual salary (term time only for Level 3 qualified)
1. Full time (37 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £20,849.00 pa
Early Years Educators at Stroud & Dursley
Grade/Salary: Grade 3 (full time, all-year round equivalent is £23,500.00 pa) 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 pa
2. Part-time (20 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £10,901.00 pa
Hourly Rate: £12.18/hour
Grade 3 (full time, all-year round equivalent is £23,500.00 pa)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: Approx. hours for full time staff are 8.30am - 4.30pm. For part time staff we can offer morning or afternoon times.
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for all roles: 12 noon on Thursday 19th September 2024
Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd September 2024
For more details, please see the Job Description/Person Specification please click here
For an Application form please click here
As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to attend an interview and for some roles, complete a task or presentation.
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.
Please note we will also carry out searches of all shortlisted candidates, in order to identify any issues that may have happened and are publicly available online, which may be explored during interview.
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.
As a member of the Aspire Foundation Team, we offer:
A caring and supportive culture
Training
A workplace pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme (offering counselling and Wellbeing support)
Death in Service Benefit
We are registered as a Disability Confident Employer and have been awarded the Healthy Workplaces Gloucestershire Award”. For details of this Award please see here
Application Details:
Please download the Application form above and return this by email to hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851043845 for further information.
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 ground of gener, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.
*Please note we are unable to accept CV's.
Our staff are encouraged to adopt our Values:
Respect – “We value, accept, listen and support everyone”
Integrity – “We are honest, dependable and accountable for our actions”
Collaboration – “We believe in the power of working together”
Excellence – “We strive to do our best through innovation & learning”
To apply for any of our vacancies below, please download the application form here.
Please complete and return this to hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk
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 email hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk 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.
We follow Safe Recruitment Practices at all times
At the recruitment stage you will be invited to attend for an interview and complete a task related to the post you are applying for.
References are requested for all short-listed candidates (with your approval) prior to interview.
A current clear disclosure record from the DBS is required before staff start with us, the cost of applying for this will be covered by the Foundation.
We keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of any post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed.
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and are 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.
For information about any of our Vacancies, please email hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 01242 252185 .
Volunteer to support our work with Children & Families
Volunteers play a significant role in helping us to deliver our services, providing rewarding opportunities for personal and skill development, strengthening work experience and employability. Support the work of our trained and professional staff by:
Helping out at one of our groups,
Accompanying children and families on trips,
Supporting a fun day at one of our centres
Helping out in one of our nurseries.
Carrying out Practical Maintenance jobs (opportunities exist from 2 hours per week)
If you are interested in joining us, please download, complete and return the Volunteer Application Form here.
For further information, please contact hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 01242 252185.
All our volunteers will receive full induction and are required to undertake a DBS check, paid for by the Foundation.
Aspire Foundation develops its workforce by offering opportunities at all levels. Working with Gloucestershire College we have offered apprenticeships opportunities in Early Years and IT.
All apprenticeship opportunities are advertised on our website.
Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
Tel: 01242 252185Aspire Foundation company registration number: 08460624
Aspire Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales the number is 1155305
ICO Registration Number ZB191476
Registered Office Address Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
