Early Years Teaching and Learning Advisor

Management Grouping: Children’s Services
Team: Early Years, School & Educational Improvement.

21.6 hours – 3 days p/w
Location: Civic Offices, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT.
Reference: CS00000013

Located in south east London, Bexley is within easy reach of central London, rural Kent and the continent. It is a diverse borough incorporating the best features of both town and country

Are you a successful Early Years Leader or a passionate and experienced Early Years Teacher committed to the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework and enthusiastic about the learning and development of our very youngest children?

We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Advisor to join our highly regarded and experienced Early Years Team.

The permanent post is part-time – 3 days a week (0.6) starting September 2015 (working days negotiable)

This post offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for early years’ leaders and practitioners. As a passionate and committed professional to the Early Years Foundation Stage with a proven track record of excellent early years teaching, good communication and analytical skills you will work with leaders, managers and practitioners across all early years’ sectors to improve the quality and provision for all children aged birth to five and through onto transition to Year 1.

You will work with members of the Early Years Team, the wider School Improvement Team, other departmental colleagues and partner agencies to:

• support and challenge pre-school settings in the private, voluntary and independent (PVI) sector and schools in the continued development and improvement of provision, practice and outcomes for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• ensure appropriate advice and guidance is given to setting SENCos regarding referrals for children with special educational needs and disabilities

The post holder will:

• be responsible for a number of linked (PVI) settings, supporting their improvement through regular visits and leading targeted in-house training based on identified needs.
• be required to plan, prepare and lead central training on key aspects of early years practice

An interest in Forest School, outdoor learning environments, Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) and narrowing the gap is desirable but not essential.

If you have the skills and early years experience we need and would like to make a meaningful contribution to the early care and education of our very youngest children in Bexley then we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about this interesting and rewarding role, please contact Hazel Forrester, School Improvement Officer and Early Years Team Leader on 0203 045 4355

We offer attractive benefits, including flexible working and job sharing, performance related pay, a generous holiday allowance, a career average revalued earnings pension scheme, a generous relocation allowance and ample training and continuing professional development opportunities. Our *Choices Flexible Benefits Package includes lease car, and cash options to the value of £2184.00 pa (delete if not applicable)

Please visit https://jobs.bexley.gov.uk/wrlive to find out more and apply. CVs will not be accepted unless they are submitted with a completed application form.

Closing Date: 5th May 2015
Anticipated Interview Date: 18th & 19th May 2015

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.