Early Years Coordinator

About Strabane Sure Start

Strabane Sure Start is a vibrant, multidisciplinary service that supports children aged 0–4 and their families across a wide geographical area. With a dedicated team of around 41 staff, we deliver a range of early intervention programmes designed to improve outcomes for young children and their families.

As Early Years Co-Ordinator, you will play a key role in supporting and supervising crèche and Developmental Programme staff for 2–3-year-olds within the Strabane Sure Start organisation. You will:

• Support the Children's Services Manager in overall service management
• Coordinate the delivery of high-quality early learning provision.
• Lead, support, and develop staff to maintain high standards of practice.
  
  Oversee planning, assessment, and monitoring of children's learning and development.
• Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes for children.
• Support inclusive practice and early intervention.
• Contribute to service improvement and the development of a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Facilitate team meetings and provide regular supervision.

To be considered for an interview, you must demonstrate that you meet the following:

• NVQ Level 5 in Childcare Learning and Development or Advanced Practice in Working with Children and Families (equivalent or above)
• Experience working in a similar role, with responsibility for overseeing early years provision, supporting staff development, coordinating activities and interventions, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Extensive experience in applying safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures, with the ability to identify, respond to, and appropriately escalation concerns.
• Experience working directly with children aged 0–4 and their families
• Experience of working collaboratively with parents, carers, and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes for children and support their learning and development.
• Hold a full UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a car for work purposes (this criteria will be waived for candidates with a disability who can demonstrate alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post).

• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate and supervise staff, build positive relationships, and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experience of collecting, monitoring and presenting data to evaluate the effectiveness of early years services, evidence impact, meet reporting requirements and inform strategic and operational decision-making.

• Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List Check
• ‘Fit person' interview with Social Services

Flexibility is essential. Applicants must be willing to work hours that meet the needs of the service.

This contract is a fixed term post due to expire on 31 January 2027.

A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise for a period of up to 12 months