Early Years Foundation Stage Engagement Officer

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Salary range: Grade 11 (£46,968 - £49,056 p.a.) plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 28 hours per week
Location: Croydon

The post holder will play a leading role to ensuring that integrated provision for children under five is grounded in high‑quality early learning experiences. They will lead in supporting Early Years providers across the borough to deliver inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and aspirational early learning opportunities.

To achieve this, the role requires strong partnership working with a range of professionals and services. The post holder will collaborate effectively with Family Hubs, the Early Years SEND Team, and other relevant agencies working with Early Years providers in the London Borough of Croydon. Through this joined‑up approach, the role will help promote holistic support for children and families, with the aim of improving outcomes for our youngest children.

A key aspect of the role is to lead the sharing of best practice and contribute to the development of high‑quality local provision. The post holder will champion continuous improvement by modelling effective practice, supporting professional development, and helping settings reflect on and enhance their offer.

The overarching aim of the role is to play a leading role to the development of a self‑improving, sustainable, sector‑led Early Years system, empowering providers to take ownership of quality improvement and fostering a collaborative Early Years community.

You will need a minimum 3 years experience in leading in early years and have the minimum degree in EYFS or equivalent.

To view the Early Years Foundation Stage Engagement Officer role profile please click here.

About Us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.