Sure Start Early Learning Coordinator

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The Early Learning Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organising and implementing a stimulating and varied programme of play and education activities for children aged 0-4 and offer support, assistance and information to parents/carers which will enhance the quality of life of pre-school children within the Sure Start area.

Organisation:

Upper Springfield Development Company Ltd.


Address:

689 Springfield Road Belfast BT12 7FP


Closing Date:

20 Jun 2008


Contact Name:

Jacqueline Hamilton


Contact Email:

jacqueline.hamilton@usdt.co.uk


Contact Telephone:

028 9023 6677



The role of the Early Years Coordinator will be to capacity build, promote and enhance early years’ practice and experiences for young children through their work with parents and early years’ settings and Sure Start staff practice. The Early Years Coordinator will be responsible for the supervision of all childcare staff working in the Sure Start project and will act as designated Child Protection Officer reporting directly to the Coordinator.

Essential Criteria:

  • BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education or equivalent
  • Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience working with pre-school children in group based or advisory role.
  • In-depth knowledge of child development
  • Knowledge of Birth to Three Matters
  • Knowledge of High/Scope
  • Ability to manage a team and to work on own initiative.



Upper Springfield Development Trust | Pauline Downey | 03 Jun 2008
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