Senior Inclusion Officer, Early Years in London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an officer to join the Early Years and Childcare Service as a full-time Senior Inclusion Officer. This post will influence and shape the future early years and childcare workforce by delivering activities that support Birmingham City Council's Inclusion Strategy. The post will work across Birmingham, supporting services to offer inclusive early education and childcare services to children and families.

The successful applicant will be an experienced professional with an Early Years or childcare qualification and a secure understanding of strengthening inclusive practice to improve early education outcomes, childcare policies, practices and the legislative framework. In Birmingham, the Best Start in Life (BSiL) Strategy is a city-wide, five-year programme focused on improving outcomes for children from pre-conception to age five through a whole-system approach involving health, education, family hubs, early years providers, schools and community partners.

The Senior Inclusion Officer will support this strategy by delivering programmes, support, advice and guidance which strengthens inclusive and equitable leadership and practice within the sector with the aim of increasing the percentage of children achieving a good level of development at the end of the early years foundation stage.

As Senior Inclusion Officer, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies that improve inclusion and equality across early years and childcare services.
• Provide specialist advice and support to help services meet their legal and statutory responsibilities.
• Develop education and training approaches that strengthen the confidence and capability of the early years and childcare workforce.
• Lead actions to improve inclusive practice in childcare settings, including workshops delivered through Early Years Network arrangements.
• Work with partners and stakeholders to identify needs, improve services and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Evaluate the impact of internally delivered and commissioned support, using evidence to inform future planning which will narrow the attainment gap.
• Contribute to service reviews, needs analysis, business planning and value-for-money activity.
• Represent the Early Years and Childcare Team at local, regional and national meetings.
• Promote children’s rights, equality, diversity and inclusion throughout service planning and delivery.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words.

Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.