Early Years Learning Lead (Language)

- Level 6 qualification.

- Extensive knowledge of the key areas of early language learning and able to communicate these clearly and confidently to educators and settings, while modelling a positive attitude to early language.

- Completed professional development in Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) early language module.

- Completed professional development in the Early Years Child Development Training (EYCDT) early language module.

- Experience of working with children aged between 0 to 4 years old in an early childhood education context.

- Experience working in, or with, a range of different childcare provider types (i.e. PVIs, childminders, school based settings).

- Experience of mentoring others or using a coaching model of support, demonstrating the ability to build and nurture professional relationships.

- Experience of developing and implementing a delivery plan which addresses the specific needs of early years settings and staff with input from key stakeholders including local authorities across multiple areas.

- Understands the importance of evidence-informed practice and able to identify evidence-informed approaches, training and resources

- Understands the safeguarding requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework

- Able to deliver the key programme content with rigour whilst being responsive and sensitive to educators’ needs and prior experiences