Team Manager

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL; Axminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave + 5 days after 5y

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle to Work

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Networks

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is recruiting an Early Years Team Manager to lead the council's Early Years Advisory Team and Early Years Inclusion Team. You will drive quality improvement, inclusion, compliance and SEND support across the borough, ensuring high-quality support for providers and meeting statutory duties.

The role focuses on delivering the Best Start in Life Service, reducing inequalities and working with diverse partners to improve outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• QTS or EYTS or EYPS certification is required.
• In-depth knowledge of EYFS, SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.
• Proven track record of improving quality of early years provision and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Early Years Advisory Team and Early Years Inclusion Team.
• Drive quality improvement, inclusion, compliance and sufficiency of places.
• Collaborate with providers, schools, health partners and others to meet statutory duties.
• Implement the Best Start in Life strategy to reduce inequalities.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Quality improvement

Inclusion and SEND

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or EYTS or EYPS

Job description

• Providing leadership, vision and effective management to lead the council's Early Years Advisory Team and Early Years Inclusion Team with a focus on quality improvement, inclusion, compliance and sufficiency
• Understanding the needs of children and families to develop and implement strategy
• Establishing and monitoring systems to drive improvement, and ensuring that resource is effectively utilised to improve outcomes
• Taking lead responsibility for ensuring there are sufficient high-quality early learning and childcare places for eligible children across Wokingham.
• Collaborating across the council, partnership, voluntary and private sectors with a view to working to shared ambitions.
• Leading and implementing the vision for Early Years as part of the Borough's wider Best Start in Life Strategy and programme so that all early year's foundation stage providers receive high-quality support and challenge, statutory duties are fully met, and Wokingham's children have the best start in life., Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

We have an excellent opportunity for an Early Years Team Manager to join our Early Years and Childcare Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis. As an Early Years Team Manager, you will lead the council's Early Years Advisory Team and Early Years Inclusion Team, driving quality improvement, inclusion, compliance and early years SEND support across the borough. You will be leading and implementing the vision for Early Years as part of the Borough's Best Start in Life Service so that all Early Years providers receive high-quality support and challenge, statutory duties are fully met, and Wokingham's children have the best start in life, with a particular focus on reducing inequalities for the most vulnerable children. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, customer-focused professional with sound judgement and strong communication skills to join our team.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
• In depth expert knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), SEND Code of Practice (2015), and relevant legislation, including implications for local authorities and providers
• Proven track record of improving the quality of early years provision and raising outcomes for children, including those with SEND across multiple sites or setting
• Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders, including early years providers, schools, and health partners, Ofsted and others as appropriate
• Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: Generous Annual Leave - 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more Move through Menopause Course Sports & Social Group Activities - Including running, football, cricket & more Learning & Development Opportunities Employee Networks And more!