Early Years Specialist Teacher

As an Early Years Specialist Teacher you will work as part of a multi- disciplinary locality based team to provide skilled educational support, advice and training to Early Years providers and those working in Children's Centres in line with associated standards.

Ensure that there is an integrated approach to the delivery of high-quality Early Years provision, with a focus on improving the educational outcomes of vulnerable children in order to raise attainment for all children and narrow the attainment gap.

Support educational providers in the maintained, private, voluntary and independent sectors to ensure they have arrangements in place to support children with SEN or disabilities, in order the LA meet their statutory requirements of the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice.

Provide support to Early Years providers to enable effective inclusion for children with SEND to support them to access universal and targeted provision.

Work with partners including statutory, voluntary and community organisations to develop a range of opportunities in order to develop parents' and carers' understanding and expertise of their children's educational development.

Deliver identified programmes of support to Early Years settings and Children's Centres to support vulnerable children to achieve a good level of development.

Provide universal advice on Early Years SEN/inclusion issues to ensure early identification of need.

You will need to be:

• Experienced in line with the requirements of the Job Description.
• Up to date with legislative framework, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and the Children’s Centre agenda.
• Engaging, creative, knowledgeable and quality orientated.
• Approachable with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to work independently and with confidence. 
• Analytical to identify priorities for improvement and track our progress against key performance indicators.

The authority is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff, It's important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting. 

We are offering a competitive salary of £ 44,545- £48,550 (Pro-rata) along with a pension, a comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership and many areas for professional support and development.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to help you do the best application possible, before clicking apply!  If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click the following link: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk .  If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please give Lauraine Leroy (Early Years Locality Lead) a call on 07920029407

Best of luck with your application.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council 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.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Politically Restricted Position

Under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post has been identified as 'politically restricted'. Further information on the Council’s Politically Restricted Posts Policy can be viewed here.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.