Early Years and Childcare Advisor

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.

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. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Suffolk County Council is different. We're 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'll enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference. Ready to reimagine what your career could be,
You will be working countywide to develop the vibrant childcare and early education market in Suffolk. Your base will be either West Suffolk House - Bury St Edmunds, Endeavour House - Ipswich or Riverside - Lowestoft, which will be agreed upon appointment.

£39,513 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week- Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment (up to 12 months), 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. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
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

Plus lots more!