Digital Delivery Manager

Overview

West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Principal Advisor Early Years to join our Education Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership and development of early years education within our local authority.Responsibilities

Providing expert advice and guidance to early years providers, schools, and settings to promote the successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.Driving strategic planning of early years services with a focus on school readiness and improving outcomes for disadvantaged children.Leading on the local authority''s duties in relation to provision of early years education, including the administration of free entitlement funding and participation in national developments within the sector.Working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.Monitoring and evaluating the quality of early years provision, providing support for improvement where necessary.Qualifications and Skills

Extensive knowledge and experience of early years education, with a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.Proven ability to provide effective advice and support to education providers.Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Experience in monitoring and evaluating educational provision.Knowledge of local authority processes and responsibilities would be advantageous.If you are passionate about improving outcomes for young children and are committed to working in partnership with education providers, we would love to hear from you.Benefits and Working Arrangements

Flexible working where possible; hybrid working with some in-office time.Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.Family friendly policies and a range of local discounts.Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits.Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum plus public holidays, rising with years of service.Pay, Contract and Location

From £58,722 to £73,053 per annum (Grade M). Full-time. Hybrid work. Location: Newbury.Important details

Closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Beth Kelly, Interim Head of Early Years (beth.kelly1@westberks.gov.uk).Privacy notice and equal opportunity statements apply as part of the application process. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment ..... full job details .....