Lambeth Council
Early Years Out of Schools Quality Improvement Officer
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Early Years Out of Schools Quality Improvement Officer
Role Summary
Position: Early Years Out of Schools Quality Improvement Officer Level: PO2 Hours: Full time Tenure: Fixed term/secondment until September 2027 Salary: £44,937pa rising in annual increments to £47,925pa (inclusive of London Weighting)
About Lambeth Council
Nestled in South London, Lambeth is a diverse and vibrant community of 317,600+ residents, spanning from Streatham to Waterloo. Celebrated for its multicultural heritage—home to 130+ languages, the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese community—Lambeth offers an enriching environment with:
- Exceptional educational institutions
- Lush green spaces, including Brockwell Park
- Cultural landmarks like the Black Cultural Archives
- Renowned healthcare facilities, such as St Thomas’s Hospital
Supporting the Lambeth 2030 Plan (“Our Future, Our Lambeth”), the Council is investing in bold strategies for sustainable community progress.
For our core values and behaviours: 🔗 One Lambeth Values and Behaviours
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The Early Years Quality Improvement Team delivers high-quality support, coaching, and training to:
- Childminders
- Early Years Group Settings
- Out-of-School Providers
registered with Ofsted.
Key Focus Areas:
- Ensuring providers stay updated on national and local EYFS initiatives
- Meeting statutory requirements at the highest standard
- Developing and implementing centralised and targeted training programmes
- Locality-based support model for early years providers
About the Role
The candidate will:
- Provide targeted support, advice, and training for providers in transition (pre-registration, newly registered, or facing Ofsted inspection).
- Offer intensive support to providers with Ofsted grades below the “Expected Standard”.
- Assist in compliance with safeguarding and welfare obligations when regulatory issues arise.
Target Groups:
Childminders, group settings, and Out-of-School providers on the Early Years Register with Ofsted.
Application Instructions
Required Evidence
Submit a CV and personal statement clearly demonstrating how you meet the shortlisting criteria marked “A” in the Personal Specification.
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Recruitment Timeline:
📅 Advert Close: 11:59pm on 13th July 2026 📅 Shortlisting: Thursday, 16th July 2026 📅 Interviews: Friday, 24th July 2026
DBS & Cifas Requirements:
- Successful candidates must apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate.
- A Cifas check will also be conducted.
For DBS Information: 🔗 gov.uk 🔗 Cifas FAQs
Contact
For inquiries, contact Jenny Griffiths at JGriffiths2@lambeth.gov.uk.
Diversity & Inclusion
Lambeth Council is committed to:
- Safer recruitment practices
- Equal opportunities
- Stonewall Diversity Champion status
- London Living Wage Employer
For further accreditation details: 🔗 Accreditations Overview
All disabled candidates meeting the minimum criteria will receive an interview, pending reasonable adjustments.
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