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.
To apply for any of our vacancies below, please download the application form here.
Please complete and return this to hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk
Are you an innovative ICT professional with a passion for making a real difference? Aspire Foundation is looking for a dedicated ICT Manager to lead our tech vision and support our mission across our Children's and Family Centre’s, Early Years settings, and two vibrant primary schools.
The Role
As our ICT Manager, you'll be the tech cornerstone of Aspire Foundation, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing all ICT systems to support teaching, learning, and administration. You’ll ensure that all our staff, from early years practitioners, family support workers, to primary educators, have the tools they need to deliver exceptional education and support. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively across our sites, enhancing the digital experience for staff, children, and families alike.
Key Responsibilities
• ICT Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement an ICT strategy that aligns with Aspire Foundation’s goals across all sites, including new digital learning initiatives.
• System Management: Oversee and maintain all ICT systems, networks, and devices, ensuring optimal performance, security, and accessibility.
• Support & Training: Provide hands-on ICT support and training to staff, enhancing their confidence and proficiency with technology in both educational and administrative tasks.
• Cybersecurity: Implement robust cybersecurity measures and protocols to safeguard our data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Innovation & Development: Drive digital transformation projects that improve our operational efficiency and educational offerings, from digital classrooms to streamlined administrative processes.
What We’re Looking For
• Technical Expertise: Background in ICT management, with a focus on educational or non-profit settings being a plus.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently and implement effective solutions in dynamic environments.
• Excellent Communicator: Able to translate complex technical information into accessible guidance for staff with varying levels of tech proficiency.
• Passionate about Education: A commitment to making a positive impact on children's and families’ lives through technology.
• Adaptable Leader: Ready to lead our ICT initiatives with a proactive approach, adapting to new challenges with creativity and resilience.
Why Join Us?
• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development in a supportive environment.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a dedicated team of educators, family support workers, and administrators.
• Innovative Environment: Play a central role in our digital transformation journey, bringing fresh ideas to the forefront.
As a member of the Aspire Foundation Team we will offer you:
• Support through termly or six weekly supervisions and an Annual Performance Review.
• A workplace pension scheme to all qualifying staff.
• Access to an employee assistance programme.
• Generous annual leave allowance
Application Details:
If you're an ICT professional who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment and has the vision to drive our tech journey forward, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to join Aspire Foundation and help create a brighter digital future for the children and families in our communities.
If you would like to be part of a dynamic and creative organisation, please apply by midday on Monday 13th January 2025.
Please see details and a copy of the Job Description and Person specification here
For an informal discussion, please contact the HR team via email recruitment@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851 043845.
As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to complete an interview and a short presentation. Any appointment will be subject to references (which we will request for all short-listed candidates prior to interview) and a clear disclosure record from the DBS.
Grade/Salary: Grade 9 (pts 31-36) £40,476 to £45,718 p.a.
Start Date: Spring 2025
Full/Part Time: Full time 37 hours a week, all year round
Contract: Permanent
Location: Across all Aspire Foundation sites
Closing Date: Monday 13th January 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews held Tuesday 21st January 2025
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY
We reserve the right to close this job early, if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and families? Do you have a knack for numbers and a head for strategy? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Aspire Foundation is a dynamic and impactful charity dedicated to delivering early years services and community and family support programs that empower communities and give children the best start in life.
We're seeking Directors/ Trustees to join our Board and help guide our mission. We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have a finance specialism, but welcome interest from anyone wishing to actively oversee the strategic direction and management of Aspire 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. As a Director/ Trustee 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
We have exciting opportunities to join our teams at Treetops in Dursley, Rowanfield and Gardners Lane Nurseries in Cheltenham. Plus our new setting in Stroud (opening January 2025).
Also, we are always seeking qualified staff across all our settings, so please do submit your application form to work at any of our inspiring Centres.
Roles:
1. Senior Early Years Educator at Parliament (Stroud) (full time 37 hours/week)
2. Early Years Educators Maternity cover - Rowanfield (Cheltenham) urs/week)
3. Early Years Educators x 2 - Gardners Lane (Cheltenham) (part-time 20 hours/week)
The former Parliament setting has been refurbished and we are looking for enthusiastic staff to join us to ensure excellent child-care provision in Stroud. Our successful Nurseries in both Gardners Lane and Rowanfield also have vacancies to join the established teams.
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 (unless stated above)
Closing date for all roles: 1200 noon on Friday 31st January 2025
Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd February 2025
Role 1: 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)
1. Full time (37 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £20,849.00
Role 2: 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
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 email hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851043845 for further information.
Please indicate which post you are interested in.
To view the job description and person specifications for the Early Years Educator role, please click here.
To view the job description and person specifications for the Senior Early Years Educator role, please click here.
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.
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
