Early Years Consultant and Trainer in Birmingham

Company Description

Focus Educational Consultants is dedicated to strengthening the Early Years sector through expert guidance, collaborative partnership, and high-quality professional learning.

The team works closely with nurseries, pre-schools, schools, and childminders, tailoring support to each setting's context, staff, and children for lasting impact.

Services include inspection insight, practical improvement work, and NCFE CACHE-accredited learning pathways that build knowledge, enhance everyday practice, and support career progression.

With deep sector experience, UK and international quality assurance, and Early Years leadership, the consultancy offers calm, supportive guidance that helps professionals feel confident and capable.

The focus is always on improving practice rather than increasing paperwork, ensuring changes are meaningful and sustainable with direct impact on the children.

Role Description

This is a hybrid role based in the West Midlands for an Early Years Consultant and Trainer.

The role involves visiting Early Years settings, observing practice, and providing clear, constructive feedback to leaders and teams.

The consultant designs and delivers tailored training based on action plans that is delivered both online and in person.

Responsibilities include supporting inspection readiness, and working with managers to implement improvement plans rooted in real, achievable actions.

The role also requires maintaining accurate records of visits and training, contributing to resource development, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality support across all partner settings.

Qualifications

• Strong Early Years pedagogical knowledge and practical experience in nurseries, pre-schools, or school-based early years settings.
• Experience in training, coaching, or mentoring Early Years practitioners and leaders in a professional learning context.
• Understanding of inspection frameworks (e. g., Ofsted) and quality assurance processes, with the ability to support settings in inspection readiness.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build trust and positive relationships with diverse teams.
• Proven ability to assess practice, identify strengths and areas for development, and translate findings into clear, practical action plans.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, including planning visits, managing multiple projects, and meeting agreed deadlines.
• Relevant Early Years or education qualification (e. g., Level 3 or above in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies, Education, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with NCFE CACHE or similar accredited training frameworks is highly beneficial.
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory practice and to supporting high-quality outcomes for all children.
• Full right to work in the UK and the ability to travel locally as required for on-site consultancy and training.
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