Regional Early Years Quality Coach & Inspection Readiness

Olympus Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympus Recruitment is seeking an experienced Early Years professional to join us as Regional Quality Advisor, covering the Midlands, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire with regular regional travel. You will lead quality audits and mock inspections, coach nursery and area managers, develop improvement plans and support inspection readiness across a portfolio of settings, embedding EYFS best practice.

Salary is 45,000 per annum plus car allowance in a permanent, full-time role with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience supporting multiple nursery settings in a regional, quality or operational role.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing nursery leaders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Positive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality audits and mock inspections across nursery settings.
• Support nurseries in preparing for inspections and achieving Good and Outstanding outcomes.
• Coach and mentor Nursery Managers and Area Managers to improve quality and compliance.
• Develop and monitor improvement plans, ensuring actions are completed effectively.
• Support the implementation of curriculum, policies and quality initiatives.
• Monitor quality performance using audit findings and action plans.
• Deliver training and guidance on EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert support during inspections where required.
• Produce reports identifying strengths, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to drive continuous improvement across the region.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Ofsted requirements

Leading & coaching

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Olympus Recruitment is seeking an experienced Early Years professional to join us as Regional Quality Advisor, covering the Midlands, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire with regular regional travel. You will lead quality audits and mock inspections, coach nursery and area managers, develop improvement plans and support inspection readiness across a portfolio of settings, embedding EYFS best practice.

Salary is 45,000 per annum plus car allowance in a permanent, full-time role with opportunities to