Childminding Development Officer
Location - Gearies Children’s Centre
The Early Years and Childcare Improvement Team (EYCIT) are looking to appoint a passionate individual with experience of developing practice within the Early Years. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues in supporting early years settings within the borough to deliver high-quality provision and ensure all children can achieve their full potential.
A Childminding Development Officer provides advice, training, challenge and support to childminders within the borough. We are looking for an individual who understands the demands and challenges childminders face and will use this knowledge to adapt their approach to support childminders develop the quality of their practice.
The developing of high-quality provision and safeguarding practices are a fundamental part of the Childminding Development Officer role. We are therefore looking to appoint an individual with an in-depth understanding of effective Early Years Practice and a secure understanding of the Early Years Statutory Framework.
The Childminding Development Officer will work collaboratively with internal and external contacts to enhance training and support materials used to develop the quality of provision and safeguarding practices of Childminders.
If you are enthusiastic about developing outstanding Early Years practice and provision and have a passion to improve outcomes for all young children, we would like to hear from you.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the post. If you would like further information, please contact Karen Finney karen.finney@redbridge.gov.uk
Interviews will be held week commencing 14th November 2022.
To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.