Early Years Schools Quality Improvement Officer

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. Fixed Term Until 31/08/2029.
• Closing Date: 05/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: EE/26/347990

About the Role

Help shape the future of Early Years education across Sefton

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Early Years professional to join Sefton Council's Early Years Team as an Early Years School Quality Improvement Officer on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2029
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This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in improving the quality of Early Years education across Sefton's schools, supporting practitioners and leaders to deliver high-quality provision and improve outcomes for children. Working collaboratively with headteachers, Early Years leaders, teachers and support staff, you will provide support, challenge and professional guidance that helps ensure every child receives the best possible start in life.

What you'll do

• Support schools to deliver high-quality Early Years provision.
• Promote excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across the EYFS.
• Advise and challenge school leaders to drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver training, coaching and professional development for practitioners.
• Analyse attainment and progress data to identify priorities and inform action.
• Support effective transitions and partnership working across services.
• Lead and contribute to Early Years improvement initiatives across the borough.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated professional who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree-level qualification.
• Has substantial experience of successful practice within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Has experience of supporting school improvement and raising standards.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the EYFS and current educational developments.
• Has excellent communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and reducing inequalities.

At Sefton Council, we are ambitious for our children, families and communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference across the borough while working as part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to ensuring every child gets the best start in life.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Thursday 5 November 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 6 November 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 10 November 2026

This post is fixed term until 31 August 2029 and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Sefton Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.

We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.