Senior Inclusion Lead – Early Years & Childcare

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is recruiting a Senior Inclusion Officer to drive inclusive practices across early years and childcare services as part of the Best Start in Life strategy. The role requires an Early Years or childcare qualification and a proven ability to strengthen inclusive leadership and practice to improve outcomes for children and families.

The post is full-time (36.5 hours per week) at Grade D with a salary range of £46,579 to £55,224.

Qualifications

• Experienced professional with an Early Years or childcare qualification and a secure understanding of strengthening inclusive practice to improve early education outcomes, childcare policies, practices and the legislative framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies that improve inclusion and equality across early years and childcare services.
• Provide specialist advice and support to help services meet their legal and statutory responsibilities.
• Develop education and training approaches that strengthen the confidence and capability of the early years and childcare workforce.
• Lead actions to improve inclusive practice in childcare settings, including workshops delivered through Early Years Network arrangements.
• Work with partners and stakeholders to identify needs, improve services and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Evaluate the impact of internally delivered and commissioned support, using evidence to inform future planning which will narrow the attainment gap.
• Contribute to service reviews, needs analysis, business planning and value-for-money activity.
• Represent the Early Years and Childcare Team at local, regional and national meetings.
• Promote children’s rights, equality, diversity and inclusion throughout service planning and delivery.

Education

Early Years or childcare qualification

Job description

Birmingham City Council is recruiting a Senior Inclusion Officer to drive inclusive practices across early years and childcare services as part of the Best Start in Life strategy. The role requires an Early Years or childcare qualification and a proven ability to strengthen inclusive leadership and practice to improve outcomes for children and families.

The post is full-time (36.5 hours per week) at Grade D with a salary range of £46,579 to £55,224.