Head of Early Years Quality & Inclusion

Tameside Council; Tameside; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead our Early Years Quality Improvement Team and shape services across early years quality improvement, school readiness, inclusion and SEND. You will work with schools, childcare providers, Family Hubs, health partners and senior leaders to drive quality, improve outcomes and reduce inequalities for children and families across the borough.

This is a strategic and operational leadership role that supports innovation and safeguards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EYFS, SEND, safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks is essential.
• Significant Early Years experience in leadership and service improvement is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Early Years Quality Improvement Team to drive quality and outcomes.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across EY quality improvement, school readiness, inclusion and SEND.
• Collaborate with schools, childcare providers, Family Hubs, health partners and senior leaders.
• Drive service improvements and support the Early Years sector while contributing to strategy priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Partnerships

Communication

Change management

Job description

Tameside Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead our Early Years Quality Improvement Team and shape services across early years quality improvement, school readiness, inclusion and SEND. You will work with schools, childcare providers, Family Hubs, health partners and senior leaders to drive quality, improve outcomes and reduce inequalities for children and families across the borough.

This is a strategic and operational leadership role that supports innovation and safeguards.