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Post No. POSN Early Years Language and Child Development Team Lead
We are looking to appoint a Language and Child Development Team Leader within Prevention and Inclusion. The role will be to manage the Early Years Language and Child Development Teams and will require partnership working to develop and deliver a co-ordinated programme of early language and child development support across the City.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Language and Child Development Team Leader. The candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as genuine commitment to the care and development of children and their families. The candidate will have experience in working with young children, supporting their developmental needs particularly within a social communication and additional needs context, and managing teams.
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject area or NVQ Level 5.
For more information please contact Emma Nowell $ú Deputy Team Manager or Emma Levy $ú Deputy Team Manager on or Victoria Extence $ú Deputy Team Manager on
The appointment process will involve candidates being given a task and an interview with senior members of Early Years Services.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
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