Early Years Development Adviser 0-7

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job description

Do you have a passion for ensuring that all children make an excellent start to their education?

Are you an experienced leader with a good working knowledge of learning and development in the Early Years and Key Stage 1?

Have you had successful experience of working with others to lead improvement?

If so, this exciting opportunity could be right for you!

As an Early Years Development Adviser 0-7, you will join the 0-11 team, part of the Education, Inclusion and Achievement team within Children’s Services.

The schools and settings within the Borough are diverse, representing different communities and structures, all of whom share a determination for achieving excellent outcomes for children and young people. The Education Improvement Service has a successful track record of working in partnership with schools, academies, settings and other services to achieve rising standards.

A key part of the role is working directly with staff in schools and settings to promote outstanding learning and development opportunities for children aged 0-7.

You will also be responsible for developing and delivering professional development opportunities for a range of audiences.

This is a varied role with opportunities to work in a wide range of contexts and creative partnerships; as such, the successful applicant will need excellent communication skills, good organisation and emotional intelligence.

This post has been identified as suitable for flexible working which enables the postholder to work some of their working time away from the office subject to business needs.

This is a part time role of 22 hours per week and the actual salary for the role is £28,748 - £33,815.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer an excellent total reward package, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £33,815
• Generous annual leave entitlement. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Emma Milburn at [e-mail]

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