Childcare Development Officer

Together for Children's Early Years Team, are seeking to recruit a full time Childcare Development Officer. The role will entail developing new childcare providers, as well as to support the existing range of childcare provision in Sunderland to promote the availability of sufficient, high quality, affordable childcare across the city.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in the early years sector, knowledge and expertise in childcare development, business support and financial planning, workforce development, supporting and processing grant applications as needed, policy template development, governance structures, roles and responsibilities of childcare staff and setting management. They will have up to date knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted's Early Years Inspection Framework as well as Ofsted's processes and regulations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join the highly regarded and established Early Years Team to help make their mark for the children and families of Sunderland.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Please note that Together for Children is unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

Together for Children is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Sunderland. We're striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone.

As part of this commitment, we work collaboratively with our established employee networks:

• Accessibility Network


• LGBTQ+ Network


• Racial Equality Network


We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background. As well as an attractive and competitive salary, other benefits of working for Together for Children include agile working arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a flexi-time scheme. A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme is also on offer to all employees.

If you have a disability please do reach out to our Accessibility Network Chair to hear how we can support you during the recruitment process and if you are successful, in the workplace' peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk
Grade 5 - £28,770 to £31,364 per annum, This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Please note that Together for Children is unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

Together for Children is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Sunderland. We're striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone.

As part of this commitment, we work collaboratively with our established employee networks:

• Accessibility Network


• LGBTQ+ Network


• Racial Equality Network


We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background. As well as an attractive and competitive salary, other benefits of working for Together for Children include agile working arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a flexi-time scheme. A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme is also on offer to all employees.