About The Service
Flying Start is the Welsh Government targeted Early Years programme for families with children under 4 years of age in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Wales. The core elements of the programme are drawn from a range of options that have been shown to influence positive outcomes for children and their families. These include:
- Funded quality, part-time childcare for 2-3 year olds
- An enhanced Health Visiting service
- Access to Parenting Programmes
- Early Language Development
About the job
This post sits within the Flying Start Advisory Team and is managed by the Early Years Education Improvement Officer.
The postholder will focus primarily on the childcare aspect of the Flying Start Programme but will work closely with professionals from the other 3 core elements.
The postholder will support Flying Start childcare providers in developing and maintaining high quality care and education provision and whilst ensuring they maintain the requirements of their Flying Start contract. This will require the post holder to support and challenge practice and take on the role of being a “critical friend”.
Many of our teams have moved to hybrid working, this involves online and homeworking, visiting Flying Start Childcare settings, as well as office-based work. Where homeworking is required, you will be given the necessary equipment however, you will need to arrange your own internet connectivity.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for a qualified teacher with a sound knowledge of Early Years practice and a proven record of experience in Early Years.
We are looking for someone who can work well in a growing team.
We require someone that works well with others, can establish and maintain positive working relationships and take on the “critical friend” role to ensure Flying Start providers are delivering high quality education and care for Flying Start children.
The post holder will be organised and focused and able to juggle a lot of demands at once to enable the service to achieve the best outcomes for Flying Start children.
We are looking for someone that has experience of training Early Years practitioners, someone who is flexible and adaptable and can work comfortably with change.
The post holder will be proficient with using Microsoft Office applications including emails, spread sheets, reports and presentations.
Additional information
Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + R & R Allowance
If after reading the job description, you have any questions about the role please contact Natalie Dix, Early Years Education Improvement Officer via telephone 07890619044 or by email: Natalie.dix@cardiff.gov.uk
This post is part time and will work 4 days per week (0.8 FTE). The salary shown however relates to 5 days per week and will therefore be pro-rata’d accordingly.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This post is temporary until 31st March 2025.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
Due to the current Covid-19 circumstances the interview process for this role may be held on a virtual basis using Microsoft Teams. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or for an informal discussion after reading the job description and person specification, please contact Natalie Dix, Early Years Education Improvement Officer via telephone 07890619044 or by email: Natalie.dix@cardiff.gov.uk
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