Curriculum Consultant - Early Years & KS1
Early Excellence Ltd
South East & London Area
- Expired
- Salary:
- £45-£55k dependant on expertise and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 October 2018
Job overview
Home based office, developing work with LAs, Academy Trusts and schools across the South East and London
Do you share our passion for outstanding teaching? Are you an inspirational teacher leader who is able to review, support and guide practitioners in developing highly effective provision and practice in the EYFS and KS1 - then why not consider joining the Early Excellence Curriculum Team.
As a national organisation with a 20yr history of supporting best practice, Early Excellence is a great place to work if you want to broaden your influence in securing quality practice in schools 3–7yrs.
In this role you will work with a highly experienced and fun to work with team of consultant trainers who are responsible for delivering quality services that support schools in improving, enriching and sustaining high-quality practice. You will make connections across the South East in order to extend the reach of Early Excellence, being be a natural communicator able to speak passionately about the work of Early Excellence and the ways in which the training and improvement programmes provided impact on practice.
Through the role you will connect with LAs, Academy Trusts and groups of schools in order to facilitate EYFS & KS1 training and bespoke programmes of development underpinned by the strong values, clear principles and expert knowledge of practice and provision that the company is founded on.
This is s a challenging, fast-paced role that requires a deep knowledge of best practice, a love of travel and training, an ease of communication and highly efficient organisational skills.
As a Curriculum Consultant you will be required to:
· Be an ambassador for Early Excellence upholding the principles, practice and provision on which the organisation is founded.
· Assist in the development of the South East and London areas identifying key players and building relationships with schools, academy chains and LAs in order to provide services that meet their improvement and training needs.
· Develop and promote localised training, regional conferences, cluster projects and learning networks across the South East.
· Deliver consultancy services to schools in EYFS & KS1, helping to refurbish environments indoors and out, lead bespoke packages of review, training and support and assist in assessing impact through the use of EExAT.
· Present dynamic training including phase leader briefings, practitioner courses, practical workshops and networks.
A successful track record in YR & Y1 or Y2 is essential along with the confidence and experience of delivering training and support services.
The post is home based with admin support from our National Centre in London and our Head Office in Huddersfield. It requires great flexibility to travel around the country, mainly in the South East & London, to network, lead meetings and deliver training.
To find out more about Early Excellence look online at www.earlyexcellence.com
For an informal discussion please contact Liz Marsden, CEO on 01422 311314.
To request an application pack please call Zena Wilson, HR Manager on 01422 311314 or email zena@earlyexcellence.com
Closing Date:24th October 2018
Interview Date: Wednesday 31st October 2018 full day, London
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About Early Excellence Ltd
- Early Excellence Ltd
- The Old School, New Hey Road, Outlane
- Huddersfield
- HD3 3YJ
- United Kingdom
The Work of Early Excellence
Established in 1998, Early Excellence is a highly regarded national organisation providing high level professional development to schools and nurseries across England.
Led by Liz Marsden the founder and Director, and supported by a strong senior leadership team of high-level early years/primary consultants, Early Excellence provides expertise, training and equipment to help schools improve and transform teaching and learning Birth-7yrs.
Our Centres based in Huddersfield and London are an inspirational place for practitioners working in the EYFS and KS1 to visit - attending training courses, looking around our interactive classrooms, best practice gallery and outdoor areas, as well as shopping for books and equipment in our Resource Centre.
We work with over 6000 schools and 50 LAs to support local and national priorities developing and leading conferences, courses and longer term improvement projects. Much of our work is focused on school development issues in nursery, reception, Y1 and Y2 where we support teachers and senior leaders in developing a meaningful, exciting and active curriculum. We also support the two year old agenda and have expertise in Under Threes.
Early Excellence Centres
Our unique and specialist Centres are located in the heart of London, Canada Water and in the North of England, Huddersfield, providing:
- Centre Training Courses – a termly programme of courses, workshops and seminars for all those working in early years and KS1
- Bespoke Training & INSET– we respond to need by shaping half day and full day training sessions led in our Centre and in schools/settings
- Interactive Environments - Display areas presenting well-organised provision (indoor and outdoor) that help practitioners develop new ideas for their practice
- Café – a great space to relax in serving lunch and homemade treats throughout the day
- Resource Centre - an extensive range of specialised early years and KS1 play-based resources, books and curriculum materials to support quality provision
- Furniture Range – a carefully designed, high-quality range of furniture and storage to help schools and nurseries transform their learning environments.
Early Excellence National Services
- National Development Team - we have two highly experienced National Managers who lead on early years, KS1 and leading learning. They work strategically with the Director to plan the development of services across England.
- Regional Development Team - we have four Regional Managers who work across the North, Midlands, South East and South West developing networks and leading training for LAs and schools.
- Associate Consultant Team - we have a small team of self-employed, independent consultants who work closely with us to lead training across England. This is a growing team and which we are seeking to expand.
- National Conferences - we lead a series of conferences throughout the year bringing national and international expertise to inform, inspire and challenge our thinking about early childhood and school improvement issues.
- National Voice - we share our perspective on national issues, policy development and research findings through increasingly through national conference keynotes, published articles, social media and though our website
- Online and Mail Order - we are a leading supplier of specialised furniture and resources through our online shop www.earlyexcellence.com/shop
More information about Early Excellence can be found on our website www.earlyexcellence.com and you are welcome to arrange a visit to one of our Centres if you have not been before.
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