EYFS Quality Improvement Lead

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council; Sefton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council is seeking an experienced Early Years professional to join the Early Years Team as an Early Years School Quality Improvement Officer on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2029. You will work with headteachers, EYFS leaders and staff to raise standards and secure the best possible start in life for children.

The role involves delivering training, coaching, analysing attainment data and driving improvement across Sefton''s schools, with a commitment to reducing inequalities and

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status and a degree-level qualification.
• Substantial experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Experience supporting school improvement and raising standards.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and current educational developments.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for improving outcomes and reducing inequalities.

Responsibilities

• Support schools to deliver high-quality Early Years provision.
• Promote excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across the EYFS.
• Advise and challenge school leaders to drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver training, coaching and professional development for practitioners.
• Analyse attainment and progress data to identify priorities and inform action.
• Support effective transitions and partnership working across services.
• Lead and contribute to Early Years improvement initiatives across the borough.

Skills

EYFS experience

School improvement experience

Strong EYFS understanding

Communication skills

Passion for reducing inequalities

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Sefton Council is seeking an experienced Early Years professional to join the Early Years Team as an Early Years School Quality Improvement Officer on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2029. You will work with headteachers, EYFS leaders and staff to raise standards and secure the best possible start in life for children.

The role involves delivering training, coaching, analysing attainment data and driving improvement across Sefton''s schools, with a commitment to reducing inequalities and