Join Early Years – the organisation for young children as an Early Years Quality Mentor
Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.
At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.
In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.
The role
The Early Year Quality Mentors (EYQMs) will be responsible for the programmatic development, delivery, co-ordination and quality assurance of the pre-school ASPIRE project across Northern Ireland and the border region of Ireland. The EYQMs will also contribute to the delivery of existing services and developments within the Early Years portfolio, with a clear focus on leading improvements within the sector.
To promote and support the development of early years settings, demonstrating a strong commitment to improvement and the ability to respond to expectations of the sector relating to outstanding practice. With a focus on clear, timebound evidence demonstrating sustained and high-level improvements to practice and / or leadership of a setting. To assume a central role in the translation of Shared Education polices into implementation actions within settings and demonstrate best practice in delivery.
To demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all the services provided by the organisation and to settings through specialist, highly effective and timebound support. Focusing on high quality learning and care for children, families and communities.
There are three roles available:
Location:
Role 1: Omagh/Enniskillen
Role 2: Dungannon area
Role 3: Southern or Western area Northern Ireland
A hybrid working policy is in place.
Hours: 37 hours per week (all 3 roles)
Tenure:
Role 1 & 2: permanent
Role 3: fixed term contract until 31 April 2026 with the potential to be extended subject to funding.
To find out more about the roles and to apply, visit our website by clicking the Apply Now button below.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 10 January 2025.
For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Monday 20 January 2025.
Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.