Strategic Early Years & Childcare Planner

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

LGPS

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Supportive environment

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Sufficiency Officer to join the Early Years and Family Hubs Team and help deliver the Best Start in Life agenda.

You will monitor demand, support place planning and drive the development of childcare provision across Sefton, working with schools, providers, parents and partners to meet statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in the childcare sector.
• Sound understanding of childcare legislation, EYFS requirements and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience in building positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in project planning, business support or service development.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Sefton's Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and Action Plan.
• Analyse childcare demand, sufficiency and market trends.
• Work with providers across maintained, private, voluntary and independent sectors to develop sustainable provision.
• Contribute to commissioning, place planning and service development.
• Provide business support, advice and guidance to existing and prospective childcare providers.
• Undertake financial assurance and compliance activities.
• Develop partnerships with schools, providers, families and key stakeholders.
• Help ensure provision meets the needs of all children, including those with SEND and vulnerable families.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Service development

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted expectations

Childcare legislation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years/Early Education

Job description

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Sufficiency Officer to join the Early Years and Family Hubs Team and help deliver the Best Start in Life agenda.

You will monitor demand, support place planning and drive the development of childcare provision across Sefton, working with schools, providers, parents and partners to meet statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006.