About the role
The main purpose of the role is to support the development and improvement of good quality, affordable childcare (including school aged childcare) by
- Driving development in the area of inclusive, good quality, childcare and Early Education across the childcare sector both on domestic premises (childminders) and non-domestic premises (pre-schools, day nurseries and school aged childcare).
- Supporting childcare provision to be inclusive of children with special educational needs and disabilities, including working with practitioners to upskill the workforce and develop practice.
- Supporting and monitoring the quality of provision and childcare/Playwork practice across schools, the private, voluntary and independent sector (PVI) including childminders, ensuring settings identified as Ofsted judged less than a good standard are supported in developing robust improvement strategies.
- Supporting professionals in providing appropriate childcare services to narrow the gap in outcomes for the most disadvantaged children.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2 days a week. Location: Bexley Civic Offices
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jo Smith, Lead Early Years Adviser, 0203 045 4315, [email protected]
Candidate Profile
The candidate will be required to have:
- A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g. Childcare, Playwork, Early Years)
- Experience of working in a childcare environment
- Knowledge of different types of childcare providers
- Good communication skills
- Ability to develop and deliver training
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday 27th April 2026.