Early Years Quality Coach: Elevating 0-5 Learning

Oldham; Oldham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Staff discount scheme

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oldham Council is seeking a Best Start in Life Early Years Quality Practitioner to improve outcomes for babies and young children from pre-birth to age five across Oldham.

The post holder will support high-quality, inclusive early years practice across schools, private, voluntary and independent settings, childminders, Family Hubs and community services, promoting learning, development and school readiness.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, Education or a related field, with continued professional development.
• Experience of working with young children and families and supporting improved outcomes through evidence-informed practice and partnership working.
• Knowledge of child development, the Early Years Foundation Stage, safeguarding, inclusion and the impact of disadvantage on children's outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support early years settings, schools, childminders and Family Hubs to improve the quality of provision and outcomes for children aged 0-5 through coaching, challenge and professional support.
• Promote early identification of children's strengths, developmental needs and emerging concerns, supporting timely intervention and access to appropriate services.
• Deliver training, mentoring and workforce development activities to build practitioner confidence, knowledge and skills.
• Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and communities to improve children's learning, development, wellbeing and school readiness.
• Use assessment information, local intelligence and outcome data to target support, evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement.

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, Education or related field

Job description

Oldham Council is seeking a Best Start in Life Early Years Quality Practitioner to improve outcomes for babies and young children from pre-birth to age five across Oldham.

The post holder will support high-quality, inclusive early years practice across schools, private, voluntary and independent settings, childminders, Family Hubs and community services, promoting learning, development and school readiness.