Join Early Years the organisation for young children as Early Years Quality Advisor
Location:Belfast/Northern and South Eastern Trust Areas: working across Health and Social Care Trust areas within Northern Ireland
Base: Early Years HQ, Belfast, BT12 6TA, A hybrid working policy is in place
Hours: 37 hours per week
Tenure:Fixed term until 29 June 2029
Salary:Point 23-26 (£35,126.58-£37,972.84) per annum pro rata
Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education?
Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential?
Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.
At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.
In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.
The role
The Early Years Quality Advisor (EYQA) will be responsible for the programmatic development, delivery, co-ordination and quality assurance within the pre-school sector. The EYQA will also contribute to the delivery of existing services and developments within the Early Years portfolio, with a clear focus on leading improvements within the sector.
To promote and support the development of early years settings, demonstrating a strong commitment to improvement and the ability to respond to expectations of the sector relating to outstanding practice. With a focus on clear, timebound evidence demonstrating sustained and high-level improvements to practice and / or leadership of a setting.
To demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all the services provided by the organisation and to settings through specialist, highly effective and timebound support. Focusing on high quality learning and care for children, families and communities.
We’re looking for people who:
At the closing date have:
Essential criteria
Undergraduate Qualification in Early Years.
Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of statutory requirements in Northern Ireland for childcare settings in the community and voluntary sector.
Two years acting in a lead capacity in:
a voluntary/independent pre-school
OR
Sure Start
OR
a Nursery, Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 class.
Desirable criteria
Proven experience of quality improvement.
To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the Applybutton below.
Theclosing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 14 June 2026.
For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place onMonday 29 June 2026.
Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.
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