Early Years Advisor

Early Years Adviser

Contract: Permanent, fulltime at 37 hours per week (Part time will be considered for the right candidate)

Salary: Band 6 – FTE £46,000 p.a. (pro-rata for reduced hours) based on appropriate skills and experience.

Location: Hertfordshire.

Currently remote due to Covid-19. Post Covid-19 lockdown restrictions there will be an opportunity to work up to 2 days in the Head Office – Stevenage with the remainder as remote working. Flexibility required to work across educational settings in Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties.

Do you have a strong desire to advocate the very best start for our youngest children?

Have you ever considered how you can pass on your knowledge and expertise to make a difference to young children’s life chances across Herts and beyond?

Do you want to utilise your knowledge, skills and expertise to create new tools, deliver engaging and inspirational training to empower others?

If the answer is yes, why not come and join Herts for Learning Ltd where you can make a positive difference and further develop your career.

This is a busy, fulfilling and exciting role that requires commitment and professionalism, but gives flexibility to find a manageable work / life balance. As an adviser you are able to manage your own diary to plan support and training that meets the needs of our schools. In addition to this you will have time for professional research and opportunities for debate and discussion around current issues in early education.

We are seeking an individual with QTS, a passion for high quality early years practice, experience of leadership and an interest in genuinely helping others make a difference for young children.

The team are working remotely where possible to support their educational settings and when required, providing onsite support in line with Government guidelines. Therefore the ability to reach different locations by car will be essential. If you drive then a full driving licence and appropriate car insurance will be required. Post Covid-19 you will have the opportunity to work in the office for a maximum of 2 days per week. As there is a permanent home working element to this role, you will need to ensure you are equipped for home working.

If you want to be a part of our Early Years team of passionate individuals, dedicated to working together in the interests of our youngest children then please get in touch.

For any queries or if you want to know some more about this opportunity, please contact Mireille MacRaild who would be happy to chat to you on 07990 774310.

If you’re ready to apply, download and complete the HfL application form along with the supporting statement, explaining how you meet the requirements of the job outline. Once completed, please submit the forms to hfl.recruitment@hertsforlearning.co.uk. 

For recruitment queries, our Central Recruitment Team can also be contacted on the hfl.recruitment email address above.

We would love to hear from you.

Closing Date:              Wednesday 12^th May 2021 at midday          

Interview Date*:          Wednesday 26^th May 2021

Start Date:                   Monday 6^th September 2021

*Please note that the interviews will be taking place remotely.

HfL is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We insist on the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and will never condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We encourage you to view our Black Lives Matter statement which gives clarity on our anti-racist stance.  Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will expect you to be prepared to discuss unconscious bias with us; we find these conversations more than any others give us all a good idea of what working together will be like. 

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.