Join Early Years the organisation for young children as a Play Development Team Leader Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities. At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education. In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes. The roles is 35 hours per week, permanent in Rainbow SureStart. As Play Development Team leader you will support and develop quality play based early years services for children ante-natal to four years of age in line with Sure Start targets and as directed by the SureStart Project Manager. The post holder will ensure children attending the SureStart programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early learning environment. Working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age. You will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as first educators'. The post holder is required to manage the implementation, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of a range of high quality SureStart services. The post holder will be responsible for managing a team of Early Years practitioners in providing the full range of SureStart Services to families with children aged 0-4 years in the Rainbow SureStart areas. To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the Applybutton below. Theclosing date for receipt of completed applications isFriday 21 March 2025. For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviewswill take place on Monday 7 April 2025. Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups. Skills: early years play development childcare Education charity part time