Early Years Quality and Standards Officer in Oldham

As the Early Years Quality and Standards Officer you will play a significant role in supporting the work of the Local Authority and the Education Improvement Manager to raise standards, attainment and quality in Oldham\’s non-maintained early years education settings by ensuring effective processes are in place for timely intervention where the performance of settings is causing concern.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective processes are in place for timely intervention where settings are underperforming or causing concern.
• Promote high-quality leadership through system leadership and capacity building initiatives across Early Years settings.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Early Years workforce development strategies.
• Collaborate with Oldham Development Academy and partners across sectors (voluntary, private, independent, health, public health, etc.) and develop and coordinate workforce development plans and quality improvement strategies.
• Capable to interpret complex data and national policy into accessible reports and presentations.
• Knowledge in educational practice, legislation, SEN code of Practice and local government operations.

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We\’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

Our Values and Behaviours

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page.

Benefits Package

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10 years\’ service.
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups.

Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you\’re an applicant with disabilities, aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you\’ve participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice.

Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.

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