Early Years Out of Schools Quality Improvement Officer
Full time - Fixed Term/Secondment until March 2028
PO2: £44,937pa rising in annual increments to £47,925pa incl. LW
About Us
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth'.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team
The Early Years Quality Improvement Team at Lambeth provides high quality support, advice, coaching and training to Childminders, Early Years Group Settings and Out of School Providers who are registered with Ofsted.
The team works within a locality-based model and gives high priority to ensuring that early years providers are kept up to date about National and Local initiatives and meet the EYFS Statutory Requirements to a high standard.
The team develop and deliver a centralised training programme and provide a targeted programme of support to the early years sector.
About the Role
The candidate will be expected to provide a targeted programme of support, advice and training for providers who are preparing for registration, newly registered with Ofsted or due inspection. The candidate will also be involved in delivering intensive support to providers with an Ofsted grading which is below the "Expected Standard". The officer will also provide support to help providers to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when issues relating to compliance arise.
(Providers – Childminders and group settings including Out of School providers on the Early Years Register with Ofsted)
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.
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Early Years Out of Schools Quality Improvement Officer employer: London Borough of Lambeth
The London Borough of Lambeth is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a focus on driving practice excellence in Children’s Social Care, staff are provided with ample opportunities for development through training and multi-agency collaboration, all while contributing to meaningful outcomes for the community. Located in vibrant London, employees enjoy a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and engagement.
