Childcare Improvement Sufficiency Officer- (Fixed Term)

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Early Years, Inclusion and Childcare Service as a Childcare Improvement & Sufficiency Officer on a one-year fixed-term basis (or secondment opportunity)., This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly skilled and enthusiastic team. You will play a key role in supporting new childcare providers through the Ofsted registration process, as well as working with existing school-age childcare settings to ensure the delivery of high-quality provision.,

• To support new providers entering the childcare market to ensure there are sufficient childcare places to meet the needs and families in Leicestershire (including those who have additional needs) to meet the Local Authorities statutory duty in relation to 'Expanded Entitlements, School based nurseries and Wraparound Care'.
• To coordinate and implement a package of advice, support and guidance to ensure those entering the childcare market are offering high quality provision.
• To disseminate key safeguarding messages and information on statutory legal requirements to providers.
• To develop high quality out of School provision, by securing information, advice and training as set out in the local authority's statutory duty.
An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.


• A relevant Level 6 qualification (e.g. Qualified Teacher Status, Early Years Professional) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• A strong track record of delivering high-quality childcare practice, with experience of observing provision, evaluating learning, and providing constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), including statutory welfare requirements, alongside a sound understanding of playwork principles and their application in childcare settings.
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding requirements for children and young people.
• Extensive knowledge of EYFS statutory requirements and wider legislation relevant to childcare provider registration.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to actively listen, build trust and respect, and develop effective working relationships and professional partnerships.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.