Early Years Improvement Officer (2 Posts)

Derbyshire Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational service in the East Midlands is seeking motivated Early Years Improvement Officers to enhance early years education quality. You will support various providers and guide parents toward improving outcomes for children. The role is full-time, entry-level, and offers an opportunity to work with a passionate team focused on early education in Derbyshire. An informal conversation with the Early Years Manager is recommended before applying.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge and experience in early years quality practice.
• Ability to provide support and challenge to various early years providers.
• Enthusiasm for improving outcomes for children in Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Support and challenge Early Years provision in different settings.
• Develop and deliver early years projects.
• Deliver training to the early years sector.

Skills

Knowledge of early years quality practice

Experience in early years education

Commitment to improving outcomes for children

Job description

Early Years Improvement Officer (2 Posts)

Closing date: 14 December 2025

The Early Years Service is looking to appoint outstanding and highly motivated Early Years teachers to join the Early Years' Team. The successful candidates will be expected to provide support and challenge to Early Years provision including Schools, Pre Schools, Day Nurseries, Childminders and Wraparound Providers to improve outcomes for children in Derbyshire. The roles provide varied and challenging opportunities, including developing, and delivering early years projects and delivering training to the early years sector. We are looking for someone with significant knowledge of and experience in early years quality practice. This is an opportunity to join a team passionate about the importance of Early Years. Essential for this role is a commitment to ensuring that children learn effectivity in high quality Early Years provision and a determination to improve outcomes for all children in Derbyshire.

We highly recommend that before applying you contact Vicky McEwan for an informal conversation about the role:
Vicky McEwan, Early Years Manager [e-mail]

Provisional interview date: 21 January 2026

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration