We are really saddened to hear the news that GL1 Leisure Centre and Oxstalls Sports Centre have closed as a result of Aspire Sports and Culture Trust ceasing trading. We would like to reassure our families and partners that we, Aspire Foundation, are in no way linked to Aspire Sports and Culture Trust and we continue to operate all of our services as normal.
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 to creating a motivated workforce that is inspired to deliver a high-quality service to everyone.
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 are working towards achieving the Healthy Workplaces Gloucestershire Award.
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”
Please note, Aspire will carry out online searches of all shortlisted candidates, in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.
*Please note we are unable to accept CV's.
To apply for any of our vacancies below, please download the application form here. Please complete and return this to hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk
We have an exciting opportunity for Early Years Educators to join our settings across Tewkesbury and Cheltenham.
We are looking for qualified staff, both full time (37 hours/week) and part-time (20 hours/week) who wish to work Term time only (39 weeks a year). These contracts will be permanent.
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.
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
Start Date: January 2024
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: 1200 noon on Thursday 7th December 2023
Interview date: Interviews will be held 11th and 12th December 2023
We are also looking for Bank/Zero hours staff.
If you are interested in joining our dedicated team working with young children and their families, we would love to hear from you.
Successful candidates will ideally be qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in Early Years with willingness and a commitment to work towards achieving Level 3.
We offer the following benefits:
• Support – through regular Supervisions and an Annual Performance Review.
• Training – 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.
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.
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.
An online check will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates as per guidance from KCSIE 2023.
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.
To view the Job Description/Person Specification please click here.
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 .