Job Description

29.6 hours per week



Fixed Term until 31st March 2026, with extension possible, subject to continued funding.



Are you a reflective, skilled and passionate early years professional with proven experience of securing quality outcomes for young learners through the provision of exceptional learning environments and highly effective pedagogies? Are you looking for a new professional challenge?



The Early Years and Childcare Team is evolving as a result of Welsh Government expansion plans, and we currently have capacity to recruit within our well-regarded team of advisory teachers and childcare development officers.



This exciting opportunity offers the chance for the successful candidate to share their skills, experiences and passions to support, challenge and inspire fellow early years professionals and help improve outcomes in Bridgend's early years settings.



To succeed in this role, you will require:


A good working knowledge of relevant sector legislation and guidance, such as: The National Minimum Standards, A Quality Framework for Early Childhood Play, Learning and Care in Wales, the Curriculum and assessment arrangements for non-maintained settings and CIW and Estyn inspection frameworks

Substantial experience of delivering high quality early years provision, inclusive of children with emerging needs and Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

The ability to evidence the impact of your leadership on the development of colleagues

Excellent communication skills, diplomacy, tact, and approachability


This is a superb opportunity to join a diverse and successful team and to have a significant impact on the quality of care and education for children across a wide range of settings. We look forward to receiving your application.



If you would like to know more about the post prior to applying, please contact: Louise Waite on 01656 642798 or email louise.waite@bridgend.gov.uk



The role provides the opportunity to work flexibly in line with the requirements of the service. As a home working element is offered as part of this role, you will need to ensure you are equipped with a reliable internet connection. Applicants should also be aware that this post will require travel throughout Bridgend and therefore a valid driving licence and sole use of a car are a requirement of appointment.



The ability to converse with customers and respond to correspondence with confidence and ease through the medium of Welsh is a requirement of this post.



Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.



An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.



The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.



Closing Date: 05 November 2025



Shortlisting Date: 07 November 2025



Interview Date: 13 November 2025



Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council



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Job details

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Job reference
18037
Date posted
30/10/2025
Application closing date
05/11/2025
Location
Bridgend County Borough
Salary
27,547-29,090 per
Contractual hours
29.6
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Early Years and Childcare
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