Senior Early Years Officer

Haringey
36 hours per week
Initial 3-month contract
£27.27 per hour (Umbrella) / £19.95 per hour (PAYE)

About the Role

Haringey Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Early Years Officer to support the operational and day-to-day management of childcare provision within our Children’s Centres. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional to play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality early education and childcare, ensuring inclusive, reflective, and outstanding practice in line with EYFS requirements.

• Support the operational management of the Early Years provision
• Lead on high-quality EYFS curriculum planning and delivery
• Support children with SEND, including involvement in assessments and EHCP planning
• Contribute to safeguarding, child protection, and welfare procedures
• Monitor, assess and review children’s development and progress
• Support and supervise staff, including mentoring and training delivery
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Contribute to Ofsted readiness and inspection processes
• Support student placements and partnership working with training providers
• Promote parental engagement and inclusive practice

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of EYFS, SEND and child development
• Experience supporting children with additional needs
• Experience with in an integrated Early Years setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Experience supporting or supervising staff
• Understanding of Ofsted standards and inspections
• Good IT skills and report writing ability

You will be confident, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive services to children and families.

If you are an experienced Early Years professional ready to step into a senior role within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority, we would love to hear from you