Overview
The Early Years Education Partner role will support the implementation of Essex County Council's (ECC) School Readiness Strategy by ensuring that children get the 'Best Start in Life' by ensuring children are ready for school, and by enabling access to high quality early years and childcare provision across the Private Voluntary Independent (PVI) sector (pre-schools, day nurseries, childminders, out of school clubs) and the maintained sector (nursery schools, nursery and reception classes in Primary/Infant/Academy schools).
Location: Colchester | Working Style: Community-based worker | Contract: Permanent, Full Time | Salary: £42,761 to £50,307 per annum
The role will work with settings receiving support to enable effective partnership working between PVI, school provision, parents and key stakeholders, facilitating collaboration between all relevant teams and partners; developing and maintaining robust working relationships between PVI, school provision and Family Hubs to enable early intervention and improved language and communication skills, leading to increased school readiness and better outcomes for all children, particularly for SEND, FEEE2 and Early Years Pupil Premium Disadvantaged pupils.
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Accountabilities
* Ensure compliance with the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, taking responsibility for promoting effective implementation and delivery while working directly with PVIs, schools and other key professionals and partnerships across the sector.
* Develop and deliver high-level support packages to all provisions requiring urgent support for EYFS.
* Provide an informed perspective on child development, teaching and learning to ensure 0-5 year olds can access quality provision, focusing on Home Learning Environments, effective transitions, early intervention and improved language and communication skills.
* Increase knowledge and understanding of Early Language and Communication for all those working with children 0-5, with a focus on closing the word gap and its impact on provision quality.
* Lead effective collaboration within local communities and cross-sector EYCC provision to identify solutions and prevention strategies; facilitate targeted interventions for providers in liaison with Education colleagues and ECC teams, such as Social Care and Health partners, to provide integrated multi-agency working and raise outcomes for children.
* Analyse relevant data sets and formulate action plans for targeted support to tailor intervention measures and raise attainment and outcomes, with a focus on narrowing gaps for vulnerable groups (SEND, FEEE2 and EYPP).
* Provide support to the School Effectiveness team to fulfil the Local Authority's statutory moderation function.
* Specific targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.
The Experience You Will Bring
* Requires either Qualified Teacher status, Early Years degree, equivalent qualification and/or equivalent experience with substantial emphasis on child development 0-5 years.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in the relevant professional area.
* Deep knowledge of EYFS and effective implementation across early years and childcare settings supporting 0-5 year olds.
* Substantial experience of working with babies, young children and parents within early years settings (Childminding, Out of School provision, PVI, maintained provision, Family Hubs).
* Extensive understanding of EYFS and Early Years pedagogy and current government strategies for Early Years, particularly regarding disadvantage and high-quality provision.
* Evidence of significant contribution to successful improvement in an organisation.
* Significant knowledge of the Ofsted framework for Early Years settings, schools and Family Hubs, with experience intervening and tackling under-performance in EYCC provision.
* Experience of collaborating with schools, PVIs, Early Years Partners and parents.
Mobility and Interviews: The job role requires mobility throughout an operational area; you will need a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet mobility requirements by other means. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 12th September at County Hall, Chelmsford.
Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. ECC is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements, with reasonable adjustments available. ECC also commits to interviewing all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements.
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