Job Details: Salary Range: Upper Teachers Pay Range plus TLR2 allowance Work Location: The Aviary Hub, Eastleigh Hours per week: 100% Contract Type: Temporary (1 year) Closing Date: 16 January 2025 Interview Date: 22 January 2025 Do you have a passion for improving Early Years provision and practice? Do you have a proven track record in improving outcomes for our youngest children? Services for Young Children (SfYC) Early Years Advisory Team are looking to appoint two dynamic and enthusiastic full-time teachers to the post of Advisory Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for you to use your early years expertise and join a supportive team of professionals working across the county to raise outcomes for all Hampshire children. The fixed term posts have been created to support increased demand on our service due to the new Early Years Entitlements for children in the Younger Years. This opportunity will provide excellent experience for two talented and ambitious early years professionals to develop their skills in a team dedicated to improving quality in early years. The key purpose of the role is to support schools and settings in improving outcomes for their children through the implementation of the SfYC Strategic Plan. The Advisory Teacher role will involve building trusting professional relationships and working closely with a range of different colleagues and partners across educational settings and within Hampshire County Council to deliver quality experiences for our youngest children. As a qualified teacher, (QTS), you must have current experience and/or knowledge of working within the maintained, private, voluntary and independent sectors, and across the birth to five years age range. We are looking for someone who has an excellent knowledge and understanding of Early Years with a passion for inclusive practice in all areas of work. You will be able to challenge existing practices and identify innovative solutions. This role will work across Hampshire in different districts according to need and skills. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and specialism, please find out more and how to apply below. Travel Requirements: You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. Additional Information: Advisory Teacher Job Description and Person Specification Vetting Requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, and as per safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Please contact Lisa Sancisi, County Advisor for Early Years Education on lisa.sancisihants.gov.uk Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.