Regional Quality Advisor – Early Years

Olympus Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Field-based autonomy

Job summary

Olympus Recruitment Ltd seeks a Regional Quality Advisor for Early Years to oversee nursery settings across the Midlands. You will drive quality improvement, ensure inspection readiness and embed best practices regionally.

You will audit, coach leaders, plan improvements, deliver EYFS training and support inspections, travelling across the Midlands to raise standards in early years education.

Qualifications

• Deep up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding regulations.
• Proven experience in multi-site regional quality or operations roles with inspection-improvement outcomes.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and relationship-building skills with excellent organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits and mock inspections to achieve Good/Outstanding outcomes.
• Mentor Nursery Managers and Area Managers on quality compliance and safeguarding.
• Develop and monitor robust improvement plans based on audit findings and risk assessments.
• Design and deliver training on EYFS framework, regulatory requirements and safeguarding updates.
• Produce reports highlighting regional performance, risks and growth opportunities.
• Provide on-site support during regulatory inspections.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted framework knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder relationship building

Organisation & workload management

Job description

Job Title: Regional Quality Advisor – Early Years

Location: Midlands (Field-based / Regional travel required)

Salary: £45,000 per annum + car allowance

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

Are you an experienced Early Years leader dedicated to educational quality, compliance, and team development? A leading childcare provider is seeking a Regional Quality Advisor to oversee a portfolio of nursery settings across the Midlands.

In this role, you will collaborate with Regional Business Managers, Area Managers, and Nursery Managers to drive quality improvement, ensure Ofsted inspection readiness, and embed best practices across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Audits & Inspections: Conduct comprehensive quality audits and mock inspections to ensure nurseries achieve 'Good' and 'Outstanding' outcomes.
• Leadership Coaching: Mentor and guide Nursery Managers and Area Managers on quality compliance, curriculum delivery, and safeguarding protocols.
• Action Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor robust improvement plans based on audit findings and risk assessments.
• Training Delivery: Design and deliver training sessions on the EYFS framework, regulatory requirements, and safeguarding updates.
• Reporting: Produce detailed performance reports highlighting regional strengths, risks, and strategic opportunities for growth.
• Inspection Support: Provide expert, on-site support to nursery settings during live regulatory inspections.

Candidate Requirements

• Expertise: Deep, up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding regulations, and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
• Experience: Proven track record in a multi-site, regional quality, or operational role with a history of improving inspection outcomes.
• Skills: Strong coaching, mentoring, and relationship-building capabilities, paired with excellent organisational and workload prioritisation skills.
• Travel: Ability to travel regularly across the Midlands, with occasional overnight stays. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits Package

• Dedicated car allowance
• Field-based autonomy with a varied work schedule
• The opportunity to make a high-level impact on early years education standards