Olympus Recruitment Ltd
Regional Quality Advisor – Early Years
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Regional Quality Advisor – Early Years
Location: Midlands (Field-based / Regional travel required)
Salary: £45,000 per annum + car allowance
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Role Overview
Are you an experienced Early Years leader dedicated to educational quality, compliance, and team development? A leading childcare provider is seeking a Regional Quality Advisor to oversee a portfolio of nursery settings across the Midlands.
In this role, you will collaborate with Regional Business Managers, Area Managers, and Nursery Managers to drive quality improvement, ensure Ofsted inspection readiness, and embed best practices across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Audits & Inspections: Conduct comprehensive quality audits and mock inspections to ensure nurseries achieve 'Good' and 'Outstanding' outcomes.
- Leadership Coaching: Mentor and guide Nursery Managers and Area Managers on quality compliance, curriculum delivery, and safeguarding protocols.
- Action Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor robust improvement plans based on audit findings and risk assessments.
- Training Delivery: Design and deliver training sessions on the EYFS framework, regulatory requirements, and safeguarding updates.
- Reporting: Produce detailed performance reports highlighting regional strengths, risks, and strategic opportunities for growth.
- Inspection Support: Provide expert, on-site support to nursery settings during live regulatory inspections.
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Candidate Requirements
- Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent/above).
- Expertise: Deep, up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding regulations, and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
- Experience: Proven track record in a multi-site, regional quality, or operational role with a history of improving inspection outcomes.
- Skills: Strong coaching, mentoring, and relationship-building capabilities, paired with excellent organisational and workload prioritisation skills.
- Travel: Ability to travel regularly across the Midlands, with occasional overnight stays. A full UK driving licence is required.
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Benefits Package
- £45,000 per annum base salary
- Dedicated car allowance
- Field-based autonomy with a varied work schedule
- Clear pathways for ongoing professional development
- The opportunity to make a high-level impact on early years education standards
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