At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Professional Development and Training Specialist (Provider Development Officer), you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.
Your role and responsibilities
With a main focus on the delivery of training and continuous professional development, this challenging and varied role holds responsibilities across a wide range of disciplines including Early Years Inclusion, the Early Years Foundation Stage, and Childcare Business Development. It requires direct support to providers to help them improve the quality of provision for children.
You will be working across Suffolk and based at either West Suffolk House in Bury St Edmunds, Endeavour House in Ipswich, or Riverside in Lowestoft to develop the vibrant childcare and early education market in Suffolk. Base will be agreed upon appointment.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with Qualified Teacher Status, Early Years Professional/Early Years Teacher Status.
You will:
1. Provide training, support and challenge to early years professionals working in the private, voluntary, independent and maintained sectors.
2. Provide training and guidance for those working directly with vulnerable children and their families (including those with special educational needs and disabilities).
3. Support the development of quality early education for children aged 9 months to four years, and for school-aged children in wraparound provision.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Professional status (EYP) or Early Years Teacher status (EYT).
2. Recent Early Years practice experience or experience in an Early Years advisory role.
3. A sound understanding of the early years and childcare sector, with a detailed knowledge of relevant policy and practice.
4. Adult learning/teaching qualification or equivalent relevant experience in training delivery, or willingness to undertake an adult learning or teaching qualification.
5. Track record in own professional development.
6. Further relevant professional study to an advanced level (Desirable).
Salary and Benefits:
£39,513 per annum (pro rata)
- 29.6 hours per week, Flexible working options available
- Permanent
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:
1. Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
2. Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
3. Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
4. Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase.
5. Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge.
6. A variety of career development opportunities across our organisation.
7. Diverse and active staff networks.
8. Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day.
Plus lots more!
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