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 escalation 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 (thiscriteria will be waived for candidates with a disability who can demonstratealternative 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.
A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise for a period of up to 12 months
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