Early Years Inclusion Advisor Rbkc617421

Early Years Inclusion Advisor RBKC617421

Job Summary:

Salary range: £41,967 - £50,088 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £25,180 - £30,052 per annum)
Work location: London
Hours per week: 21.6
Contract type: Temporary up to 12 months
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 10th July 2024

About Us:

Sharing and promoting best practice across a variety of settings

In Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people and local businesses at the heart of decision-making, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. Rated as outstanding by Ofsted, we are committed to improving the life chances of our children, which includes ensuring Early Years settings are properly resourced and supported. Our multidisciplinary Early Years’ Service team works across Kensington & Chelsea and the neighbouring borough of Westminster to ensure a joined-up approach and a focus on quality.

The Role:

We are looking for someone to join the team 3 days a week to cover maternity. You will be working in close partnership with Early Years providers, you’ll ensure under-fives are school-ready and that the needs of SEND children are being met. This is a broad-based and highly supportive role in which you’ll provide information and guidance and act as a critical friend to teachers and childcare providers. Organising your own workload, you’ll get to see and share best practices across a wide range of settings, including childminders, nurseries, reception classes and independent schools. From recruitment and retention to curriculum delivery, inclusion, training and market development, you’ll make a real difference to the quality of provision.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who can bring about positive and lasting change in a variety of settings. A qualified Early Years professional with broad-ranging experience of Early Years and SEND, you’ll be ready to share your expertise with others in a structured and supportive way. Organised and analytical, you’ll also be highly empathic and able to adapt your working style to different contexts.  High levels of emotional intelligence are important, along with strong communication and influencing skills.

In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, flexible working (hybrid model – visits to schools/settings, office days and remote working) a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV’s will not be considered for this role.

Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

 We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children
Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults
We do not accept speculative CVs.

If you have any queries, please contact: recruitment@rbkc.gov.uk