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Early Years and Childcare Advisor
| Posting date: | 20 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,223 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 17939 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council - Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich or Lowestoft - Community based
- £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 14.8 hours per week- Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment (up to 12 months)
Suffolk County Council is different. We are a modern, flexible, and forward-thinking organisation that's constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. As a Quality and Access Advisor in the Early Years and Childcare Service, you will enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference. Ready to reimagine what your career could be,
Although the post will involve working countywide to develop the vibrant childcare and early education market in Suffolk. It is likely most of your work will be in central Suffolk and Ipswich. Your base will be either West Suffolk House - Bury St Edmunds, Endeavour House - Ipswich or Riverside - Lowestoft, which will be agreed upon appointment.
Your role and responsibilities
This challenging and varied role holds responsibilities across a wide range of disciplines including Early Years Inclusion, Early Education Funding, the Early Years Foundation Stage, Childcare Business Development and Sufficiency and direct support to providers to help them improve their Ofsted judgements.
You will:
- provide support and challenge to early years professionals working in the private, voluntary, independent and maintained sectors
- work directly with vulnerable children and their families (including those with special educational needs and disabilities)
- develop quality early education places for children aged 9 months to four years and wraparound places for school aged children.
You will need
- a degree and either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Professional status (EYP) or Early Years Teacher status (EYT)
- recent Early Years practice experience or experience in an Early Years advisory role
- a sound understanding of the early years and childcare sector, with a detailed knowledge of relevant policy and practice.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Liz Pitts for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling (01449) 742868 or emailing: liz.pitts@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 03 February 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
- £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 14.8 hours per week- Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment (up to 12 months)
Suffolk County Council is different. We are a modern, flexible, and forward-thinking organisation that's constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. As a Quality and Access Advisor in the Early Years and Childcare Service, you will enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference. Ready to reimagine what your career could be,
Although the post will involve working countywide to develop the vibrant childcare and early education market in Suffolk. It is likely most of your work will be in central Suffolk and Ipswich. Your base will be either West Suffolk House - Bury St Edmunds, Endeavour House - Ipswich or Riverside - Lowestoft, which will be agreed upon appointment.
Your role and responsibilities
This challenging and varied role holds responsibilities across a wide range of disciplines including Early Years Inclusion, Early Education Funding, the Early Years Foundation Stage, Childcare Business Development and Sufficiency and direct support to providers to help them improve their Ofsted judgements.
You will:
- provide support and challenge to early years professionals working in the private, voluntary, independent and maintained sectors
- work directly with vulnerable children and their families (including those with special educational needs and disabilities)
- develop quality early education places for children aged 9 months to four years and wraparound places for school aged children.
You will need
- a degree and either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Professional status (EYP) or Early Years Teacher status (EYT)
- recent Early Years practice experience or experience in an Early Years advisory role
- a sound understanding of the early years and childcare sector, with a detailed knowledge of relevant policy and practice.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Liz Pitts for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling (01449) 742868 or emailing: liz.pitts@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 03 February 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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