At a Glance
- Tasks: Support childminders to enhance early years education and boost children's development.
- Company: Nether Edge Primary School, dedicated to improving early education standards.
- Benefits: Earn £400 per day, flexible hours, and impactful work in your community.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent training and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in early years education and a passion for child development.
Employer: Nether Edge Primary School
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract Type: Fixed term contract
Hours: Part Time
Contract Length: 15 months
Salary: £400 per day for a Childminder adviser
Posted: 14th July 2026
Expires: 21st August 2026 12:00 PM
Start Date: 1st January 2027
Job ID: 1565223
Job Reference: EYSPHCM1409
Location: Various (area coverage to be discussed with the successful applicants, but would cover at least one of Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham)
Funding: £400 per day for a Childminder adviser, this includes any travel and subsistence costs incurred. Payment will be made to the school or setting you work in.
Contract term: 15 months
Responsible to: Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Lead
Start date: January 2027
Closing date: Midday Monday 14 September 2026
Context
Every child deserves the best start in life. The earliest years shape future learning, wellbeing, and success. Through the Best Start in Life Strategy, the Department for Education (DfE) is driving higher standards and quality in early education so that every child can thrive. The Early Years Stronger Practice Advisor (EYSPA) Programme will deliver targeted support to eligible settings to boost children’s development, improve outcomes and narrow the disadvantage gap.
An Early Years Stronger Practice Advisor will be able to offer coaching and guidance using their expertise and experience, to address issues quickly and effectively. The EYSPA Programme is delivered via the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs (EYSPH).
Time required for the role
You will be required to complete up to three days of face-to-face training to prepare you for the EYSPA role. This will be between September and December 2026. For the childminder offer, you must be available for 6 days per term. You will support one cluster per term made up of 4 childminders. Sheffield and Beyond EYSPH covers Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley. You will be required to complete up to three days of face-to-face training to prepare you for the EYSPA role. The first two dates are 16th October and 4th November 2026 and will take place in Leeds. You must be able to attend both these dates for your application to progress.
Other details
Sheffield and Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub will request references from applicants and may conduct due diligence visits to the settings of successful applicants.
Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is 14 September 2026. This advert will be extended closer to this date.
Safeguarding Statement: Nether Edge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Early Years Stronger Practice Adviser for Childminder Provision in Sheffield employer: Merciatrust
Mercia Learning Trust is an exceptional employer located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development and a culture of excellence, employees are empowered to grow and thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students. The trust values integrity, kindness, and diligence, ensuring that all team members feel valued and motivated to contribute to the success of their pupils.
