Early Years Consultant

Civic Recruitment Limited; Hackney (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Early Years advisor for a 9-10 month contract with a local authority in Hackney. The role pays £330 per day umbrella and focuses on improving outcomes in Early Years settings through expert advice, coaching, and training to schools, nurseries, and providers.

You will support Ofsted readiness, EYFS compliance, and continuous quality improvement, working with stakeholders to raise teaching standards, curriculum planning, and assessment across the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' teaching experience, including Foundation Stage.
• Experience observing, evaluating, and supporting colleagues.
• Experience working with Early Years and pre-school education providers.
• Experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or professional support to teachers and practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice, guidance, and challenge to Early Years settings to enhance outcomes.
• Support practitioners and managers through coaching, mentoring, observation, and performance improvement activities.
• Promote high-quality teaching, learning, curriculum planning, and assessment practices across Early Years settings.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of EYFS provision and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support settings with self-evaluation, action planning, and Ofsted preparation.
• Identify training and development needs and deliver professional learning opportunities.

Skills

Teaching in Foundation Stage

Observing & evaluating

Coaching & mentoring

Training delivery

EYFS knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

QTS

Postgraduate qualification in Education / Early Years / Leadership

Job description

Hackney, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/08/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

9-10 month contract with a local authority

Summary:

• This role is a 9-10 month contract with a local authority, offering a rate of £330 per day under an umbrella arrangement. The primary purpose is to enhance outcomes for children in Early Years settings by providing expert advice, challenge, coaching, and training to schools, nurseries, childcare providers, and other Early Years practitioners. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to elevate teaching, learning, leadership, and service delivery standards, ensuring adherence to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and fostering continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional advice, guidance, and challenge to Early Years settings to enhance educational outcomes and reduce attainment gaps.
• Support practitioners and managers through coaching, mentoring, observation, and performance improvement activities.
• Promote high-quality teaching, learning, curriculum planning, and assessment practices across Early Years settings.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of EYFS provision and provide recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
• Support settings with self-evaluation, action planning, and preparation for Ofsted inspections.
• Identify training and development needs and deliver professional learning opportunities to Early Years practitioners and leaders.

Requirements:

• Essential Experience Required:
  • Minimum of 4 years' successful teaching experience, including experience within the Foundation Stage.
  • Experience of observing, evaluating, and supporting the work of colleagues.
  • Experience working with Early Years and pre-school education providers.
  • Experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or professional support to teachers and practitioners.
• Essential Qualifications Required:
  • Degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Postgraduate qualification in Education, Early Years, Leadership, or a related subject.

Additional Information:

• We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
• The role closes on 8th August 2026, apply ASAP.