Job Description

Join Early Years - the organisation for young children as Creative Development Worker

Location:

Dungannon and Coalisland SureStart

Hours:

25 hours per week

Tenure:

Permanent

Salary:

NJC Scale 5, Point 12-17 (27,711-30,060) per annum pro rata

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education?

Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential?

Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.

At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.

In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 36 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.

The role

The Creative Development Worker will work closely with the Play Development Team Leader, our Artist-in-Residence and the wider SureStart team to ensure all programmes maximise opportunities for children to enhance their creative and imaginative play.

We're looking for people who:

At the closing date have:

Essential criteria

At the closing date applicants, must have:

1. An NVQ Level III in a Creative Arts related discipline or in Early Care and Education.

2. Two years' experience working with young children gained in a group based early years setting.

3. Excellent knowledge of child development in particular the benefits of creative play.

Desirable criteria

1. A pass level degree in a Creative arts discipline or Early Childhood Care and Education.

To find out more about the roles and to apply, visit our website:

https://hr.moorepay.co.uk/hr/recruitment/job/985ec6e03e7a1d7f96ecf0566e8b1a6b/50089

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is

Wednesday 7 January 2026.

For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on

Thursday 29 January 2026.

A reserve list may be held for a period of up to six months for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we'll let you know via email.

Should you need to contact us, please use the following methods:

Email:

monitoringofficer@early-years.org

Phone:

028 9038 7905

Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,711.00-30,060.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/01/2026
Reference ID: 25-96