Job Description

Join Early Years - the organisation for young children as Play Development Team Leader

Location:

Clogher Valley SureStart

Hours:

37 hours per week

Tenure:

one year, with possibility of extension

Salary:

NJC Scale 6, Point 18-22 (30,559-32,654) 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

As Play Development Team Leader you will support and develop quality community based early years' services for children ante-natal to four years of age in line with SureStart targets and as directed by the SureStart Project Manager.

You will ensure children attending the SureStart programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment.

The postholder is working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age.

You will work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as 'first educators'.

The post holder is required to overseeing the implementation, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of a range of high quality SureStart services.

We're looking for people who:

At the closing date have:

Essential criteria

1. QCF level 5 in Childcare Learning and Development (Management) or equivalent.

2. Two Years' experience in leading/managing/supervising staff in a family support, early years, community work or health setting.

3. Significant experience of developing and delivering Early Years play based programme for children and adults gained in a working capacity.

4. Driving license and access to a car.

Desirable criteria

1. A BA Hons in Early Year Childhood Studies or equivalent.

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

https://hr.moorepay.co.uk/hr/recruitment/job/985ec6e03e7a1d7f96ecf0566e8b1a6b/49101

The

closing date

for receipt of completed applications is

Tuesday 21 October 2025

.

For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that

interviews

will take place on

Thursday 30 October 2025

.

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: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: 30,559.00-32,654.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/10/2025
Reference ID: 25-87