This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
* Job Title: Early Years Quality Lead
* Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 3rd Floor
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Closing Date: 09/03/2025
* Job Requisition Number: 10937
* This post is not open to job share.
About the Role
Exciting opportunities in the Early Years and Childcare Service! We are delighted to announce that we are recruiting a permanent Early Years and Childcare Lead, with a focus on supporting and maintaining good quality provision in the county.
The role has generic duties and responsibilities with a particular focus on supporting providers to deliver the EYFS and statutory duties, including those providers who receive a less than good Ofsted grading. For further details, please see the job profile.
About You
We are looking for applicants with a proven track record of success either working in or supporting the Early Years and childcare sector. If you are a reflective practitioner who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable in these areas and would love to join a dynamic, professional and motivated team, please contact Jane Shotbolt on 01452 427548 or email jane.shotbolt@gloucestershire.gov.uk for an informal chat.
About Us
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Annual Leave entitlement of 24.5 days rising to 29.5 days after 5 years’ continuous service
* Career development and qualification opportunities
* Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
* Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
How to Apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
Special Conditions:
It is preferable that the post holder has a full, valid driving licence and is able to use a suitable and insured vehicle. The role will sometimes involve visiting parts of the county that are not well served by public transport.
Additional Information
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
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