Derbyshire County Council
Early Years Improvement Officer
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Closing date: 13 September 2026
About the Role
The Early Years Service is looking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Early Years teacher to join the Early Years' Team.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to provide support and challenge to Early Years provision including Best Start in Life Family Hubs, Schools, Pre Schools, Day Nurseries, Childminders, and Wraparound Providers to improve outcomes for children in Derbyshire.
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The roles provide varied and challenging opportunities, including developing and delivering early years projects and delivering training to the early years sector. We are looking for someone with significant knowledge of and experience in early years quality practice.
Key Requirements
This is an opportunity to join a team passionate about the importance of Early Years. Essential for this role is a commitment to ensuring that children learn effectively in high-quality Early Years provision and a determination to improve outcomes for all children in Derbyshire.
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Application Information
We highly recommend that before applying you contact Vicky McEwan for an informal conversation about the role:
- Vicky McEwan, Early Years Manager
- Victoria.mcewan@derbyshire.gov.uk
Provisional Interview Date
24 September 2026
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