Rota Coordinator - Temp to Perm in Strabane

Early Years Coordinator

Join Our Team at Strabane Sure Start!

About Strabane Sure Start

Strabane Sure Start is a vibrant, multidisciplinary service that supports children aged 0–4 and their families across a wide geographical area. With a dedicated team of around 41 staff, we deliver a range of early intervention programmes designed to improve outcomes for young children and their families.

Role Overview

As  Early Years Co-Ordinator , you will play a key role in supporting and supervising crèche and Developmental Programme staff for 2–3-year-olds within the Strabane Sure Start organisation. You will:

• Support the Children's Services Manager in overall service management
• Coordinate the delivery of high-quality early learning provision.
• Lead, support, and develop staff to maintain high standards of practice. Oversee planning, assessment, and monitoring of children's learning and development.
• Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes for children.
• Support inclusive practice and early intervention.
• Contribute to service improvement and the development of a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Facilitate team meetings and provide regular supervision.

Essential Criteria  

To be considered for an interview, you  must demonstrate that you meet the following:

• NVQ Level 5 in Childcare Learning and Development or Advanced Practice in Working with Children and Families (equivalent or above)
• Experience working in a similar role , with responsibility for overseeing early years provision, supporting staff development, coordinating activities and interventions, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Extensive experience in applying safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures, with the ability to identify, respond to, and appropriately escalate concerns.
• Experience working directly  with children aged 0–4 and their families
• Experience of working collaboratively with parents, carers, and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes for children and support their learning and development.
• Hold a full UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a car for work purposes (this criteria will be waived for candidates with a disability who can demonstrate alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post). 

Desirable Criteria  

• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills , with the ability to motivate and supervise staff, build positive relationships, and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experience of collecting, monitoring and presenting data to evaluate the effectiveness of early years services, evidence impact, meet reporting requirements and inform strategic and operational decision-making.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List Check
• ‘Fit person' interview with Social Services

Additional Information

Flexibility is essential. Applicants must be willing to work hours that meet the needs of the service.

This contract is a fixed term post due to expire on 31 January 2027.

If this role is of interest to you, then please apply and we look forward to hearing from you.

Please read the Job Description and Additional Information Page for the in-depth responsibilities of this role, and when completing your application link please refer to you Skills, Knowledge and Experience in these areas and with a understanding of the context of this role. 

Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the Essential criteria  when completing the application form to secure an interview.

Contact:  Recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk

Ready to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families?

Apply now and become part of a passionate team committed to early years development

A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise for a period of up to 12 months

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date.  We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.