Senior Early Years Dev Advisor 0-7 | Flexible Home-Working

Stockton; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Car lease scheme

Retail discounts

Online GP appointments

Employee assistance programme

Physiotherapy services

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking an Early Years Development Adviser 0-7 to join the 0-11 team within Children’s Services. The role focuses on improving outcomes for children aged 0-7, leading School Readiness initiatives and promoting inclusive learning across diverse schools and settings.

Fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave until December 2027, with potential secondment. Informal discussions encouraged; interviews expected 23 October 2026. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 education.
• Passion for improving outcomes for children aged 0-7.
• Ability to lead improvement and support positive change across settings.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support schools and early years settings to improve outcomes for children aged 0-7.
• Lead and deliver key elements of the School Readiness programme.
• Promote inclusive, high-quality learning and development practices.
• Provide advice, challenge and support to education professionals.
• Design and deliver engaging training and professional development.
• Build strong partnerships to drive continuous improvement across the sector.

Skills

Early Years & KS1 experience

Inclusive learning knowledge

Change leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking an Early Years Development Adviser 0-7 to join the 0-11 team within Children’s Services. The role focuses on improving outcomes for children aged 0-7, leading School Readiness initiatives and promoting inclusive learning across diverse schools and settings.

Fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave until December 2027, with potential secondment. Informal discussions encouraged; interviews expected 23 October 2026. Right to work in the UK is required.