At a Glance
- Tasks: Support early years providers and schools to improve teaching and learning standards.
- Company: Join Wiltshire Council's friendly and inclusive Early Years Team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's education and shape the future of early years provision.
- Qualifications: Qualified teacher with at least three years' experience in Early Years Foundation Stage.
Salary: £53,206 - £57,868 pro rata
Hours per week: 33.3 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 5 October 2026
Join Wiltshire Council’s Education and Skills Directorate as part of the Early Years Team, supporting over 800 early years providers and schools across the South of the county. This vital role focuses on improving leadership, teaching, and learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), helping to raise standards and close achievement gaps for vulnerable children.
As an Early Years Advisory Teacher, you will take strategic responsibility for a designated community area, working closely with Quality Assurance Officers, the School Effectiveness Team, and the Early Years Inclusion Team. You will provide hands-on support, training, and challenge to pre-schools, nurseries, childminders, and reception classes, particularly in areas of disadvantage.
We’re seeking a qualified teacher with a minimum of three years’ successful experience in Early Years Foundation Stage teaching, a proven ability to raise standards and model outstanding practice, strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, assessment and national legislation, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This role involves regular travel across Wiltshire and occasional evening/weekend training.
Make a real impact on children’s early education and help shape the future of early years provision in Wiltshire.
Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details: Emma Cooke, Service Manager – Early Years, at Emma.Cooke@wiltshire.gov.uk
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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion: Disability Confident Employer.
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