At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate activities to support families and children through Best Start Family Hubs.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on improving outcomes for young children and families.
- Benefits: Generous leave, local government pension, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent growth opportunities until March 2029.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of families while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in Early Years and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44433 - 47925 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to support the development and delivery of Best Start Family Hubs, helping improve outcomes for babies, young children and families across the county. This role is officially known as a Best Start in Life Local Plan Coordinator.
There are 2 posts available.
SALARY: £44,433 - £47,925 per annum FTE (£22,216 - £23,962 per annum Actual) + Benefits
LOCATION: Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands
JOB TYPE: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract until end of March 2029
WORKING HOURS: 18 hours and 30 minutes per week
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in strengthening joined-up support for children and families through Best Start Family Hub networks. As the Early Years Programme Coordinator you will coordinate activity across a designated area of the county, supporting Family Hubs and network sites to deliver accessible, high-quality services in line with the Best Start in Life local plan. The Early Years Programme Coordinator will work with schools, Early Years settings, partner agencies, providers and wider services, offering advice, guidance and practical support across areas including home learning, parenting support, inclusion and early identification of need. The role will also involve developing networks, sharing best practice, supporting training, preparing reports and helping drive continuous improvement across hub and network sites.
DUTIES
- Family Hub Coordination: Lead and coordinate Best Start Family Hub network activity across a designated area of the county
- Local Plan Delivery: Support the implementation, review and reporting of the Best Start in Life local plan
- Partnership Working: Work with schools, Early Years settings, Family Hubs, partner agencies and providers to promote joined-up support for children and families
- Advice and Guidance: Provide practical support on Best Start in Life priorities, including home learning, parenting support, inclusion and early identification of need
- Network Development: Develop professional networks, share best practice and support continuous improvement across hub and network sites
- Training Support: Plan, develop and deliver training to support providers in implementing Best Start Family Hub priorities
- Reporting and Evaluation: Prepare reports on progress, impact and effectiveness, using information and evidence to inform service development
- Quality Standards: Support Family Hubs to meet recognised quality standards and maintain a commitment to continuous improvement
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Recent, sound experience within the Early Years field, including working across more than one setting or school
- Qualified Teacher Status, Early Years Professional Status or Early Years Teacher Status
- Teaching degree or equivalent with a specialism in Early Years at Level 6
- Experience of leading, supporting and motivating others in a busy environment
- Experience of working in partnership with parents, services, agencies and other professionals
- Ability to speak fluent English in order to communicate fully with clients and the public
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collect, collate and analyse information, prepare reports and support quality assurance
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and networks across agencies
- Ability to introduce new initiatives and follow through implementation
- Detailed knowledge of national policy and guidance for Family Hubs
- Ability to promote and support inclusion across hub and network sites
- Ability to plan and deliver training, work to deadlines and maintain confidential information
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
DESIRABLE
- Experience of providing advice and support to adults
- Experience of working with children with special needs or disabilities
- Experience of managing a budget
- Skills in delivering Home Learning Environment interventions
- Skills in delivering parenting programmes
- Higher degree
- Evidence of research
BENEFITS
- Generous annual leave scheme
- Excellent local government pension
- Employee discounts
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