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Job Location drjobs

Ipswich - UK

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description
  • Suffolk County Council - Bury St Edmunds Ipswich or Lowestoft Suffolk
  • 39513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
  • 29.6 hours per week
  • Permanent

This post is for current Suffolk County Council staff only.

A great opportunity to join Suffolk County Councils Early Years and Childcare Service as a Provider Development Officer working across Suffolk from either Bury St Edmunds Ipswich or Lowestoft to develop the vibrant childcare and early education market in Suffolk.

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:

  • provide training support and challenge to early years professionals working in the private voluntary independent and maintained sectors
  • provide training and guidance for those working directly with vulnerable children and their families (including those with special educational needs and disabilities)
  • support the development of quality early education for children aged 9 months to four years and for school aged children in wraparound provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with Qualified Teacher Status Early Years Professional/Early Years Teacher Status

You will need:

  • 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
  • a degree and either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Professional status (EYP) or Early Years Teacher status (EYT)
  • adult learning/teaching qualification such as PTLLS (Desirable)
  • a track record in own professional development
  • further relevant professional study to an advanced level. (Desirable).

For an informal discussion please contactCarolyn Heyburn by calling 0 or emailing or Liz Pittsby callingor emailing .

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Can you give an example of training you have developed and delivered. Why did you choose this what was the impact and how did you measure this

2. How would you challenge and inspire others to develop their practice

3. It is important to ensure that the training we offer is up to date and reflects the national picture how would you ensure that the training you develop is current and relevant

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at0 or


We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.


If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling 0. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.


Closing date:11.30pm Sunday 22 June 2025.
Interview date: 27 June 2025.

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




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Employment Type

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