Northfleet Nursery School

Kent & Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub (KBEYSPH) in association with Northfleet Nursery School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Stronger Practice Adviser. (EYSPA)

Level 6 Qualification is essential.

We are looking for skilled, reflective and enthusiastic professionals to join the Department for Education’s Early Years Stronger Practice Adviser (EYSPA) Programme and support settings to improve outcomes for children.

• Provide coaching, mentoring and targeted support to Early Years leaders and practitioners
• Support Settings to feel more confident with supporting children with SEND through inclusive provision
• Model high‑quality practice and evidence‑informed approaches
• Support Settings to develop their Best Start in Life approaches
• Develop your own leadership and advisory skills through funded national training
• Make a genuine difference to children, families and settings across your local area
• Support Settings to respond to and implement Ofsted identified improvements

• Work in an Early Years setting rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ and have at least three years’ experience. Or work in a Local Authority.
• Hold a Level 6 Qualification.
• Have experience mentoring or coaching other EY Professionals outside their own setting.

• Day Rate: £500 per day. Funding paid to settings to cover release time (inclusive of travel and subsistence).
• 14 days per term commitment from Jan 2027, plus 3 days training in Autumn term 2026. Dates to be confirmed at interview.
• Funded training and ongoing professional development.
• Programme funded initially until March 2028.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your professional experience, work alongside like‑minded colleagues and help shape high‑quality Early Years practice across the sector.

Please refer to the attached Application form and e‑mail the following address:

KBEYSP

Closing date:
Friday 24th July 2026 by 12pm Noon

Interviews will be held on Week Commencing 1st September

Early applications are encouraged, however KBEYSPH reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Kent & Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub and Northfleet Nursery School are committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Please also be aware that we are required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025).