Do you want to help raise outcomes for children across the Early Years Foundation Stage An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of our Early Years Team. As an Early Years Officer you will play a part in improving provision at a time of national change.
Early Years Officers provide support and challenge to leaders managers and all Early Years Practitioners in all Ofsted registered pre-school and nursery provision Childminders Nurseries in schools and Ofsted registered out of school and holiday provision. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of training and provide support and strategic vision to EYFS hubs.
We are looking for candidates who:
If you can answer yes to these criteria we would like to hear from you.
This post is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave from now until December 2026.
To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For guidance on how to write an application see ourhow to apply page.
Interviews are scheduled for Monday 1st Wednesday 3rd or Wednesday 10th December 2025 and will be in the form of a face-to-face interview followed by a task. This will be in County Hall Lewes.(If you are not able to make these dates please reference this in your application).
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.
You will be working at County Hall; the Head Office for the County Council based on the edge of Lewes Town Centre which is within walking distance to the town and train Hall is also on a bus route and car parking is available on site at a reduced rate for employees.
What can the Education Division offer you
More information on the diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment can be found on ourbenefits page.
For an informal discussion please contact Rowena Dumbrell on or email
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For fur ... View more