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Job description

The Early Years Quality Advisor (EYQA) will be responsible for the programmatic development, delivery, co-ordination and quality assurance within the pre-school sector. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the programmatic development, delivery, co-ordination and quality assurance within the pre-school sector.
• Will also contribute to the delivery of existing services and developments within the Early Years portfolio, with a clear focus on leading improvements within the sector.
• To promote and support the development of early years settings, demonstrating a strong commitment to improvement and the ability to respond to expectations of the sector relating to outstanding practice.
• To promote and develop high quality, evidence-informed early childhood services for young children, their families and communities.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Undergraduate Qualification in Early Years.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of statutory requirements in Northern Ireland for childcare settings in the community and voluntary sector.
• Two years acting in a lead capacity in: a voluntary/independent pre-school OR Sure Start OR a Nursery, Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 class.

Desirable Skills

• Proven experience of quality improvement.

Further Information

Base: Early Years HQ, Belfast, BT12 6TA. A hybrid working policy is in place. Location: Belfast/Northern and South Eastern Trust Areas, working across Health and Social Care Trust areas within Northern Ireland. Tenure: Fixed term until 29 June 2029. As part of the application process, you will need to demonstrate how you meet the criteria as outlined above and, on the personnel specification, and provide a copy of your CV. Shortlisting will be completed based on the information contained with the application form, therefore it is important to clearly outline how you meet the criteria. Please note that your CV will only be used to support your application in assessing employment history. Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.