Foundation Years Advisory Officer

Job Introduction

About Us

We are a small advisory team working with early years and childcare providers to ensure high quality early education and childcare across Oxfordshire. We are part of the education team within Children and Family's Directorate

About the Role

The post includes working with childminders and/or out of school providers throughout Oxfordshire. 

The purpose of the role is to ensure and promote high quality and inclusive early years education and childcare through targeted visits, information sharing and training.

About You

We are looking for a qualified, experienced and highly successful Childminder, Out of School Leader or Early Years Leader looking to progress their career. A good knowledge of how children learn, the importance of play, and effective inclusive practice is essential. Applicants should be able to demonstrate supportive work with others. The candidate should be able to work effectively within a team and should be competent in ICT, meet deadlines and able to work from home as well as travel throughout Oxfordshire

Rewards and benefits

This post is rewarding in terms of the impact that you can have working with a provider. Oxfordshire County Council is a supportive employer and there are a range of benefits that employees can access. 

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Vivup benefits platform
• Vivup highfive recognition platform
• Cyclescheme (for eco-conscious commuters)
• Electric vehicle lease scheme
• Discounts at local retailers
• Salary finance options
• Up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• A competitive 19.9% employer pension contribution rate

Our commitment to:
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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