About this role
- Full and relevant Level 3 qualification
- Thorough, up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS, including prime/specific learning areas, safeguarding, and assessment expectations
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a childminder or in a childminder setting (or recent childminder experience if currently in a group-based setting or Local Authority role)
- Currently working in an early years setting rated Ofsted 'Good' or 'Outstanding' (or expected standard under new framework) with children aged 0–4
- Leadership experience within early years provision
- Experience mentoring or coaching childminders, assistants, or educators and modelling best practice
- Able to communicate effectively across both face-to-face and virtual settings to suit different learning styles.
- Able to partner closely with the EYSPA Lead, local authorities, and peer childminders to raise standards across the sector