As our Early Years Service Manager, you can help us to make a difference to the lives of children aged 0-5 and their families by leading and managing our Early Years Services.

You will work to improve outcomes for children and families in Westmorland and Furness by leading on effective partnership working in relation to Early Years and by championing learning and educational standards and the needs of vulnerable learners, reporting on delivery of outcomes.

In this role you will be a senior member of the Learning Improvement Service and will contribute to leading the service which carries out the procedures required to maintain up-to-date knowledge of all settings and schools with Early Years provision, to champion excellence and intervene when other strategies have failed to bring about improvements.

We welcome applications from candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• Substantial and varied experience in relation to Early Years education; teaching experience within this phase is essential.
• Detailed knowledge of national and local strategic priorities relevant to children and families within Early Years, the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework, statutory and Ofsted requirements in relation to the Early Years, effective leadership practices and an understanding of, and commitment to, inclusive practice across Early Years.
• Able to confidently address, report to, and influence, a wide range of audiences within a political environment.
• Proven commitment to team working and effective partnerships.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines, to analyse and problem solve.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• IT skills and effective communication in a digital environment.

To find out more…
For further information about this role, please view the attached supporting information documents.

You can also contact Marie Barnes, Senior Manager, Learning Improvement Service for a discussion about this role - marie.barnes@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.