Suffolk County Council - Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich or Lowestoft - Community based
£39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
14.8 hours per week- Flexible working options available
Fixed Term or Secondment (up to 12 months)
Suffolk County Council is different. We are a modern, flexible, and forward-thinking organisation that's constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. As a
Quality and Access Advisor in the Early Years and Childcare Service , you will enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference. This post will involve working countywide to develop the vibrant childcare and early education market in Suffolk, with most work likely in central Suffolk and Ipswich. Your base will be either West Suffolk House - Bury St Edmunds, Endeavour House - Ipswich or Riverside - Lowestoft, which will be agreed upon appointment. Your role and responsibilities This challenging and varied role holds responsibilities across a wide range of disciplines including Early Years Inclusion, Early Education Funding, the Early Years Foundation Stage, Childcare Business Development and Sufficiency, and direct support to providers to help them improve their Ofsted judgements. You will: provide support and challenge to early years professionals working in the private, voluntary, independent and maintained sectors work directly with vulnerable children and their families (including those with special educational needs and disabilities) develop quality early education places for children aged 9 months to four years and wraparound places for school-aged children. You will need a degree and either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Professional status (EYP) or Early Years Teacher status (EYT) recent Early Years practice experience or experience in an Early Years advisory role a sound understanding of the early years and childcare sector, with a detailed knowledge of relevant policy and practice. You can view a full list of requirements in the
Job and Person Profile (docx).
If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. Empowering Everyone We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. For more information Please contact
Liz Pitts
for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling
(01449) 742868
or emailing:
liz.pitts@suffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 -
Read the
Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 -
Click Apply Now to start your online application. Step 3 -
Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile section of the JPP. You should use the
Supporting Statement template . Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. Please note:
Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing:
recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
or calling
03456 014412 . Closing date: 11.30pm, 03 February 2025 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. In return, you'll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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Quality and Access Advisor in the Early Years and Childcare Service , you will enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference. This post will involve working countywide to develop the vibrant childcare and early education market in Suffolk, with most work likely in central Suffolk and Ipswich. Your base will be either West Suffolk House - Bury St Edmunds, Endeavour House - Ipswich or Riverside - Lowestoft, which will be agreed upon appointment. Your role and responsibilities This challenging and varied role holds responsibilities across a wide range of disciplines including Early Years Inclusion, Early Education Funding, the Early Years Foundation Stage, Childcare Business Development and Sufficiency, and direct support to providers to help them improve their Ofsted judgements. You will: provide support and challenge to early years professionals working in the private, voluntary, independent and maintained sectors work directly with vulnerable children and their families (including those with special educational needs and disabilities) develop quality early education places for children aged 9 months to four years and wraparound places for school-aged children. You will need a degree and either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Professional status (EYP) or Early Years Teacher status (EYT) recent Early Years practice experience or experience in an Early Years advisory role a sound understanding of the early years and childcare sector, with a detailed knowledge of relevant policy and practice. You can view a full list of requirements in the
Job and Person Profile (docx).
If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. Empowering Everyone We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. For more information Please contact
Liz Pitts
for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling
(01449) 742868
or emailing:
liz.pitts@suffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 -
Read the
Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 -
Click Apply Now to start your online application. Step 3 -
Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile section of the JPP. You should use the
Supporting Statement template . Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. Please note:
Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing:
recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
or calling
03456 014412 . Closing date: 11.30pm, 03 February 2025 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. In return, you'll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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