Foundation Years Advisory Officer

About The Role

To support and challenge Early Years (EY) providers to improve their provision for all children from birth to 5. Please note EY providers includes childminders, Out of School Clubs (Childcare), day nurseries, preschools and schools with nursery provision.

• visits
• development of resources including online resources
• delivering high quality CPD to upskill the workforce
• contributing to communications e.g. newsletters; briefings; networks

We are looking for well-qualified and highly successful Early Years Leaders who are working as a childminder running their own successful business or a manager of a nursery or pre‑school. A good knowledge of how young children learn and develop, and the Statutory EYFS Framework, is essential. Applicants should be able to work effectively within a team and should be competent in ICT; meeting deadlines; have their own car and be able to work from home.

We are a small advisory team working with early years providers to ensure high quality early education and childcare across Oxfordshire. We are part of the education team within Children and Family's Directorate. The post is rewarding in terms of the impact that you can have working with a provider. Oxfordshire County Council is a supportive employer and there are a range of benefits that employees can access.

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi‑time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine‑day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.