We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Quality Advisor within our Early Years Quality Team.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for all Ofsted registered early education and childcare settings.
* Offer a wide range of expert advice, guidance and support to Day Nurseries, Childminders, Pre‑school Playgroups and Out of School providers, including pre‑registration and registration advice and support.
* Work with partner agencies to ensure a joined‑up inclusive approach and to secure the safeguarding and welfare of children and families.
* Conduct quality visits to settings and support the planning and delivery of sector meetings, network events, training, briefings and other tailored packages of support that raise outcomes for children and young people.
* Monitor data and outcomes, identify common themes and trends and act as a voice for the sector, playing a key role in assuring quality across Trafford.
Qualifications
* Experience working in early years settings as an educator with children aged 0‑5, and in a supervisory or management role.
* Minimum Level 5 relevant early years qualification.
* In‑depth knowledge of EYFS requirements and the inspection framework, with the ability to advise and influence others in putting the principles into practice.
* Excellent rapport‑building skills that enable the development of professional relationships with providers, and the ability to advise, support, challenge and coach early years educators.
* Team player who values and respects the contributions of others.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Generous leave: 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) with options to carry over or buy extra days.
* Flexible perks: discounts on car leasing, cycle‑to‑work, home tech, plus family‑friendly policies and hybrid working.
* Invest in your future: Join the local government pension scheme.
* Growth opportunities: Leadership programmes such as EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership, access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching.
* Wellbeing first: Guided wellbeing walks, “Tea and Talk” sessions, events such as World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
* Connection: Staff forums and Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas and hear about council work.
* Recognition: Annual Time to Shine event, peer cheers scheme, EPIC Star Awards.
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