Early Years Specialist x3 posts

Are you a passionate and experienced Early Years professional with a proven track record of improving outcomes for young children?
We are seeking 3 exceptional Early Years Specialists to lead and support improvements in Nursery (Foundation Stage 1) and Reception (Foundation Stage 2) provision across Rotherham. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on children's life chances by working strategically with schools, academy trusts and key partners to improve the quality of Early Years education and raise outcomes for all children.
About the Role
Reporting to the Service Leader - Head of Education/School Improvement Lead, you will provide expert advice, challenge and support to school leaders, Early Years leaders and practitioners, helping to strengthen leadership, curriculum quality and teaching practice across the borough.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading Local Authority Early Years improvement activity to raise Good Level of Development (GLD) outcomes.
Supporting the development of high-quality EYFS curriculum and provision.
Improving children's communication and language, early reading, writing, mathematics and personal development.
Supporting schools to prepare for Ofsted inspection and align practice with current expectations.
Analysing EYFS Profile, Reception Baseline Assessment, attendance and other performance data to identify priorities and evaluate impact.
Planning and delivering professional development, training, coaching and networking opportunities.
Promoting inclusive practice and improving outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable children.
Working collaboratively with schools, academy trusts, Department for Education advisers and other strategic partners to support sustained improvement.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional who can demonstrate:
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).
A Level 6 Early Years qualification, degree or equivalent teaching qualification.
Significant and successful experience working with Early Years children in schools.
Experience of supporting schools and Early Years settings to improve outcomes.
A strong understanding of the EYFS Framework, child development and current national priorities.
Proven ability to evaluate provision, identify priorities and lead sustainable improvement.
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and reducing attainment gaps for disadvantaged and vulnerable children.