Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Pathway Fund Officer to work in the Fermanagh and Omagh District. 

The role is 37 hours per week until 31 March 2027. 

As the Pathway Fund Officer, you will provide project support and carry out administrative and business support to the Pathway Fund. 

The Pathway Fund is administered by Early Years on behalf of the Department of Education.

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the buttons below. 

Closing date: Friday 13 December 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: Wednesday 18 December 2024. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Head of Direct Services. 

The role is 37 hours per week, permanent with a negotiable working base and hybrid working available. 

The Head of Direct Services will manage the services we offer directly to children and families. The post holder will join an organisation which is committed to improving long term outcomes for children, families and communities. 

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the buttons below. 

Closing date: Friday 13 December 2024 at 10am.

The shortlisting process will take place on Monday 16 December 2024, following which successful applicants will be notified of Assessment and Interview details:

Assessment date: Monday 6 January 2025.

Interview date: Monday 13 January 2025. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Education, Care and Play Consultant.  

The role is 37 hours per week, permanent with a negotiable working base and hybrid working available. 

The Education, Care and Play Consultant is responsible for leading the understanding of the value of early childhood learning and care services and the associated pedagogy and profession. 

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the buttons below. 

Closing date: Friday 13 December 2024 at 10am.

Assessment and Interview Date: Tuesday 7 January 2025.

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Senior Project Officer to work within the Early Years Team. 

The ASPIRE Project is a shared education initiative, funded through PEACEPLUS, and aimed at providing direct and sustained contact between children from all backgrounds.  This multi-year, cross border partnership is led by Northern Ireland Education Authority alongside Early Years, the National Childhood Network, Léargas and Fermanagh Trust. 

Early Years are leading on the pre-school element, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work on an ambitious project seeking to make a real difference to our society by embedding shared education from the start. 

The role is 37 hours per week. This role is based in Belfast, with a hybrid working pattern. 

This role is fixed term until 31 May 2029.  

As part of our team, you’ll work closely with the ASPIRE Project Manager (and team) to deliver high level financial and administration support and help develop and design systems and procedures for effective project management.  This role is key to the success of what will be a very impactful project. 

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the buttons below.

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org 

Closing date: Friday 6 December 2024 at 10am. 

Interview date: Wednesday 18 December 2024. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Finance Officer. 

The role is 37 hours per week, permanent, based in Early Years Headquarters, Belfast. 

The post holder will be part of a finance team supporting the Head of Finance Services in the promotion of efficient and effective delivery of strong financial management within Early Years in support of a strong, sustainable outcomes-focused and evidence-led organisation for young children. 

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the buttons below. 

Closing date: Wednesday 4 December 2024 at 10am.

Assessment and Interview date: Wednesday 11 December 2024. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a team of ASPIRE Early Years Quality Mentors to work within the Early Years Team on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2029. This will be a dispersed team and the roles must support settings across Northern Ireland working 37 hours per week. Hybrid working is available. 

This a readvertisement in order to secure the full quota of seven Early Years Quality Mentor roles under the ASPIRE project.  The remaining number of roles will be confirmed at the time of interview.

These seven roles will be responsible for the programmatic development, delivery, co-ordination and quality assurance of the pre-school ASPIRE project across Northern Ireland and the border region of Ireland. To contribute to the delivery of existing services and developments within the Early Years portfolio, with a clear focus on leading improvements within the sector.

The ASPIRE Project is a shared education initiative, funded through PEACEPLUS, and aimed at providing direct and sustained contact between children from all backgrounds.  This multi-year, cross border partnership is led by Northern Ireland Education Authority alongside Early Years, the National Childhood Network, Léargas and Fermanagh Trust.  Early Years will be leading on the pre-school element, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work on an ambitious project seeking to make a real difference to our society by embedding shared education from the start.  

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the buttons below.

Closing date: Friday 29 November 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: Friday 13 December 2024.

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Family Support Worker to work in Newry SureStart. 

The role is 30 hours per week, permanent. 

The Family Support team provide a key service within the wider SureStart multidisciplinary team.  

A key part of this job is to support parents to be and parents in their role as their children’s main educators supporting them to overcome any challenges that they may be facing which impact on this important role. In order to do this a Family Support Worker may provide one to one support to families or signpost them to the relevant agency for any required support.  

The Family Support Worker will inform, encourage, and support parents and parents-to-be to access SureStart Services and will link them with other key members of the SureStart team as appropriate. 

The Family Support Worker will deliver appropriate services and training programmes to improve outcomes for families and children within the SureStart catchment area. 

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click buttons below. 

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org

Closing date: Friday 29 November 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: Monday 16 December 2024. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Administrator to work in Dungannon and Coalisland SureStart. 

The role is 29.5 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm, permanent. 

The Administrator will provide an efficient and effective administrative support service to the SureStart Project. 

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click buttons below.

Closing date: Monday 25 November 2024 at 10am. 

Interview date: Friday 6 December 2024. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Early Years Deputy Leader to work in Newry SureStart. 

The role is 16 hours per week, permanent. 

The postholder will ensure children attending the SureStart programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, antenatal to four years of age. The post holder will support and when required lead in a variety of service delivery within the SureStart project.  

As an Early Years Deputy Leader, 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 postholder is required to innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved.  

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the buttons below.

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org 

Closing date: Thursday 21 November 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: Wednesday 27 November 2024. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Early Years Assistant to work in Newry SureStart. 

The role is 16 hours per week, permanent. 

The postholder will ensure children attending the SureStart programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age. 

As an Early Years Assistant 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 innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved. 

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the buttons below. 

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org

Closing date: Thursday 21 November 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: Wednesday 27 November 2024. 

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.

Are you passionate about making a difference in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Join our Toybox team and help transform the lives of Traveller and Roma children (aged 0-4) by creating meaningful opportunities for growth and learning!  

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Toybox Project Worker to work within the Early Years Team. 

The role is 25 hours per week fixed term until 31 March 2025 (with possibility of extension subject to funding). The hours for the role may be increased subject to funding. The role is based in Dungannon Enterprise Centre covering the Dungannon, Mid Ulster and Ballymena area as required. 

As part of our team, you’ll work closely with the Project Manager, Toybox team, families, local communities and stakeholders to bring early years' development into the heart of the community. You’ll deliver interactive and engaging play experiences directly to families, no matter where they live—on Traveller sites, at the roadside, or in settled homes. Your hands-on approach will support and empower parents as the ‘first educators,’ promoting healthy child development through the joy of play.

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click buttons below.

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org

Closing date: Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 10am. 

Interview date: Monday 2 December 2024.

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Pathway Fund Officer to work in the Fermanagh and Omagh District. The post is 37 hours per week until 31 March 2027.

As the Pathway Fund Officer, you will provide project support and carry out administrative and business support to the Pathway Fund.

The Pathway Fund is administered by Early Years on behalf of the Department of Education.

For further information and an application pack, please click the links below.

Closing date: Thursday 7 November 2024 at 10am

Interviews will be held w/c 11 November 2024.

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Management and Evaluation Manager to work within the Early Years Team on a fixed term basis until 31 May 2029. The role will be based in Belfast working 37 hours per week . Hybrid working is available. 

The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be the lead for measuring the success of the ASPIRE project both during delivery and ensuring that project benefits have the best chance to be realised into the future.

The ASPIRE Project is a shared education initiative, funded through PEACEPLUS, and aimed at providing direct and sustained contact between children from all backgrounds.  This multi-year, cross border partnership is led by Northern Ireland Education Authority alongside Early Years, the National Childhood Network, Léargas and Fermanagh Trust.  Early Years will be leading on the pre-school element, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work on an ambitious project seeking to make a real difference to our society by embedding shared education from the start.  

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the links below.

Closing date: Monday 11 November 2024 at 10am

Interview date: Friday 29 November 2024

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Policy and Communication Officer to work within the Early Years Team on a fixed term basis until 31 May 2029. The role will be based in Belfast working 37 hours per week . Hybrid working is available. 

The successful candidate will support the ASPIRE programme delivery through developing and coordinating internal and external communication of policy work by proactively contributing content, including for our website, social media and media. Build and maintain external relationships, meeting stakeholders in line with policy priorities. Network through delivery of and attendance at meetings, events and conferences.

The ASPIRE Project is a shared education initiative, funded through PEACEPLUS, and aimed at providing direct and sustained contact between children from all backgrounds.  This multi-year, cross border partnership is led by Northern Ireland Education Authority alongside Early Years, the National Childhood Network, Léargas and Fermanagh Trust.  Early Years will be leading on the pre-school element, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work on an ambitious project seeking to make a real difference to our society by embedding shared education from the start.  

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the links below.

Closing date: Monday 11 November 2024 at 10am

Interview date: Thursday 28 November 2024

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Office and Support Services Team Leader to work in Dungannon and Coalisland SureStart. 

The role is 30 hours per week, permanent. 

The Office and Support Services Team Leader will manage the administration team and establish and maintain administrative and financial support for the SureStart Project.  

As Team Leader of the project administration team they are responsible for the efficient day to day operation of the SureStart office, and any other support service as identified by the Project.  

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click buttons below. 

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org

Closing date: Friday 8 November 2024 at 10am. 

Interview date: Wednesday 27 November 2024. 

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. 

Early Years – the organisation for young children is a non-profit making, membership-based organisation which has been working since 1965 to promote high quality childcare, education and family support.  

We are currently seeking applications for the post of Chief Operating Officer.  This exciting role will support the Chief Executive Officer lead, manage and implement change, innovation and growth across the organisation and the early year’s sector. Specifically, the post holder will direct organisational operations and other strategic priorities.  The post holder will join an organisation which has recently reorganised its structures and services to reflect a commitment to improving long term outcomes for children, families and communities. The post holder will be part of an exciting and dynamic process which will lead significant change and innovation across services for young children in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.  The post holder will deputise for Chief Executive Officer as appropriate. 

Further information on the competitive remuneration package including attractive salary, 43 days annual leave and generous pension scheme and to apply, please click buttons below.

Closing date: Friday 8 November 2024 at 10.00am. 

On receipt of completed applications, applicants will be provided with the following Early Years documentation electronically:

• Annual Report (2023-2024)

• Strategic Plan (2020-2025)

• Directors' Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

The shortlisting process will take place on Monday 11 November 2024, following which successful applicants will be notified of Assessment and Interview details: 

Assessment: Thursday 14 November 2024.

Interview: Friday 22 November 2024. 

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered by Early Years to be of equivalent or higher standard to those stated. If you believe your qualifications are equivalent or, higher than, those required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc. so that an informed decision can be made. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Early Years Deputy Leader to work in Mourne SureStart. 

The role is 16 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday 9am to 1pm, term time, permanent. 

The post holder will be involved in service delivery within the Mourne SureStart area and specifically for the delivery and on-going development of the Programme for Two Year Olds.  This will include working in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as ‘first educators’. 

As an Early Years Deputy Leader you will be responsible for assisting the Leader in ensuring the overall safety and well being of the children; for implementing the standards laid down by SureStart and Early Years – the organisation for young children and Social Services. 

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org

Closing date: Friday 1 November 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: Friday 22 November 2024. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Early Years Leader to work in Clogher Valley SureStart. 

The role is 25 hours per week, permanent. 

The postholder will ensure children attending the SureStart programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age. The post holder will be taking the lead in a variety of service delivery within the SureStart project. 

As an Early Years Leader 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 innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved. 

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click buttons below.

Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: Monday 11 November 2024. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Early Years Deputy Leader to work in Clogher Valley SureStart. 

The role is 35 hours per week, term time, permanent. 

The post holder will ensure children attending the SureStart programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, antenatal to four years of age. The post holder will support and when required lead in a variety of service delivery within the SureStart project.  

As an Early Years Deputy Leader 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 innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved. 

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click buttons below.

Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: Monday 11 November 2024. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Early Years Assistant to work in Clogher Valley SureStart. 

The role is 25 hours per week, term time, permanent. 

The postholder will ensure children attending the SureStart programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment, working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age. 

As an Early Years Assistant 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 innovatively support and extend play experiences to ensure early outcomes are achieved. 

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click buttons below.

Closing date: Thursday 31 October 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: Monday 11 November 2024. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit two ICT Systems and Content Officers to work within the Early Years Team on a fixed term basis until 31 May 2029. The roles will be based in Belfast working 37 hours per week . Hybrid working is available. 

Both roles will be part of a team to ensure an effective ICT support operation is developed and operationalised for the duration of the ASPIRE Project. The roles will be pivotal in managing the developing, onboarding and management of project related IT solutions.

The ASPIRE Project is a shared education initiative, funded through PEACEPLUS, and aimed at providing direct and sustained contact between children from all backgrounds.  This multi-year, cross border partnership is led by Northern Ireland Education Authority alongside Early Years, the National Childhood Network, Léargas and Fermanagh Trust.  Early Years will be leading on the pre-school element, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work on an ambitious project seeking to make a real difference to our society by embedding shared education from the start.  

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the links below.

Closing date: Monday 28 October 2024 at 10am

Interview date: 14 and 15 November 2024

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an ICT Systems Support Officer to work within the Early Years Team on a fixed term basis until 31 May 2029.. The role will be based in Belfast working 37 hours per week . Hybrid working is available. 

The successful candidate will be part of a team to ensure an effective ICT support operation is developed and operationalised for the duration of the Aspire Project. The role will be pivotal in insuring the team and the applicants are fully supported during the roll-out of both hardware and software solutions.

The ASPIRE Project is a shared education initiative, funded through PEACEPLUS, and aimed at providing direct and sustained contact between children from all backgrounds.  This multi-year, cross border partnership is led by Northern Ireland Education Authority alongside Early Years, the National Childhood Network, Léargas and Fermanagh Trust.  Early Years will be leading on the pre-school element, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work on an ambitious project seeking to make a real difference to our society by embedding shared education from the start.  

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the links below.

Closing date: Monday 28 October 2024 at 10am

Interview date: 14 and 15 November 2024

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit seven Early Years Quality Mentors to work within the Early Years Team on a fixed term basis until 31 May 2029.. The roles will cover a geographic spread in Northern Ireland: Omagh / Enniskillen / Belfast / Londonderry / Newry working 37 hours per week . Hybrid working is available. 

These seven roles will be responsible for the programmatic development, delivery, co-ordination and quality assurance of the pre-school ASPIRE project across Northern Ireland and the border region of Ireland. To contribute to the delivery of existing services and developments within the Early Years portfolio, with a clear focus on leading improvements within the sector.

The ASPIRE Project is a shared education initiative, funded through PEACEPLUS, and aimed at providing direct and sustained contact between children from all backgrounds.  This multi-year, cross border partnership is led by Northern Ireland Education Authority alongside Early Years, the National Childhood Network, Léargas and Fermanagh Trust.  Early Years will be leading on the pre-school element, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work on an ambitious project seeking to make a real difference to our society by embedding shared education from the start.  

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the links below.

Closing date: Monday 28 October 2024 at 10am

Interview date: TBC

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a People Services Administrator to join the Early Years Team. 

The post holder will be responsible for providing professional and high-quality administration support services to the People Services function within Early Years. 

The role is a hybrid role with office base in Belfast Headquarters, permanent, 37 hours per week. 

To find out more about the role and to apply, please click the buttons below. 

Closing date: Monday 21 October 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: Thursday 24 October 2024. 

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Senior Project Officer to work within the Early Years Team.

The ASPIRE Project is a shared education initiative, funded through PEACEPLUS, and aimed at providing direct and sustained contact between children from all backgrounds.  This multi-year, cross border partnership is led by Northern Ireland Education Authority alongside Early Years, the National Childhood Network, Léargas and Fermanagh Trust.  Early Years are leading on the pre-school element, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work on an ambitious project seeking to make a real difference to our society by embedding shared education from the start.

The role is 37 hours per week. This role is based in Belfast, with a hybrid working pattern.

This role is fixed term until 31st May 2029.

As part of our team, you’ll work closely with the ASPIRE Project Manager (and team) to deliver high level financial and administration support and help develop and design systems and procedures for effective project management.  This role is key to the success of what will be a very impactful project. 

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the links below.

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org .

Closing date: Monday 21st October 2024 at 12 noon.

Interview date: Tuesday 05th November 2024.

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Head of Pedagogy and Professional Development to work within the Early Years Team.

The ASPIRE Project is a shared education initiative, funded through PEACEPLUS, and aimed at providing direct and sustained contact between children from all backgrounds.  This multi-year, cross border partnership is led by Northern Ireland Education Authority alongside Early Years, the National Childhood Network, Léargas and Fermanagh Trust.

Early Years are leading on the pre-school element, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work on an ambitious project seeking to make a real difference to our society by embedding shared education from the start.

The role is 37 hours, location to be confirmed, but travel within NI and the border counties will be required. A Hybrid working policy is in place following a probationary period and the role is fixed term until 31st May 2029.

As part of our team, you’ll work closely with the Director of Services, ASPIRE project manager, and the Strategic Leadership Team to lead in re-evaluating and designing a process to provide evidence-based services with the aim of improving outcomes for young children to be shared nationally and internationally. You will provide leadership in the policy and practice context for Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland in relation to working with young children is reflected in the delivery of the ASPIRE: Preschool programme and the broader Pre-School Education Programme. 

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the links below.

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org.

Closing date: Monday 21st October 2024 at 12pm.

Interview date: Tuesday 12th November 2024.

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Procurement Officer to work within the ASPIRE project.

The ASPIRE Project is a shared education initiative, funded through PEACEPLUS, and aimed at providing direct and sustained contact between children from all backgrounds.  This multi-year, cross border partnership is led by Northern Ireland Education Authority, alongside Early Years, the National Childhood Network, Léargas and Fermanagh Trust.

Early Years will be leading on the pre-school element.   The ASPIRE Project includes the design and build of a shared education online resource. Securing the right supplier will be central to the success of this project.  This is a fantastic opportunity to work on an ambitious project seeking to make a real difference to our society by embedding shared education from the start. 

The post holder will lead, manage, and develop a procurement strategy to inform key external procurement activity to support ASPIRE Programme Delivery.  The role is 37 hours, based in Belfast. This role is fixed term for 6 months, with possibility of extension subject to funding.

As part of our team, you’ll work closely with the Head of Funded Projects and the wider ASPIRE Project Team; managing and monitoring the procurement process within the ASPIRE project. You will engage with a variety of partners and build strong supplier relationships to support delivery.

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the links below.

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org.

Closing date: Monday 14th October 2024 at 12 noon.

Interview date: Wednesday 23rd October 2024.

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Project Manager to work within the Early Years Team.

The ASPIRE Project is a shared education initiative, funded through PEACEPLUS, and aimed at providing direct and sustained contact between children from all backgrounds.  This multi-year, cross border partnership is led by Northern Ireland Education Authority alongside Early Years, the National Childhood Network, Léargas and Fermanagh Trust.  Early Years will be leading on the pre-school element, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work on an ambitious project seeking to make a real difference to our society by embedding shared education from the start.  

The role is 37 hours per week. This role is based in Belfast, with Hybrid working available following a probationary period.  This role is fixed term until 31st May 2029.

The project manager will lead the ASPIRE team and work closely with the Head of Funded Projects and Senior Management Team to manage and deliver the strands that apply to preschool settings. You will manage the project budget, plan activity and ensure deliverables are met. You will also develop close partnerships with key stakeholders in the public, voluntary and private sectors.  It is an exciting opportunity that will make a real difference.

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the link below.

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org .

Closing date: Monday 21st October 2024 at 12 noon.

Interview date: Thursday 7th November 2024.

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit an Early Years Deputy Leader to work in South Armagh SureStart, Camlough.

The role is 25 hours per week, term time, permanent.

As the Early Years Deputy Leader, you will

• support and develop quality community based early years services for children ante-natal to four years of age in line with Sure Start targets and as directed by the Sure Start Project Manager.  To ensure children attending the Sure Start programmes have the best start in life by providing a safe, welcoming, high quality, inclusive early education environment.  Working to improve the ability to learn, improve health and social development of children, ante-natal to four years of age.

• work in partnership with families to promote and facilitate positive parenting and the enhancement of the role of parents as ‘first educators’.

• oversee the implementation, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of a range of high quality Sure Start services. 

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the links below.

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org .

 Closing date: Friday 25th October 2024 at 10am.

Interview date: To be Confirmed.

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.

Early Years – the organisation for young children wish to recruit a Play Development Team Leader to join our South Armagh Sure Start, based in Camlough.

The role is Permanent, 30 hours per week.

SureStart South Armagh Play Services are led by children-inspired by adults and enriched by the environment!

As the Play Development Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing a Play Team, ensuring continuous quality improvement of the SSSA 1000+ play sessions per year by measuring if each child benefited. This will be measured against how their interests, strengths, and stage of development were supported within a fun, stimulating and natural play environment. This information will be used to seek and share new opportunities to improve the quality of play services.

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking the links below.

During the application process, you will be asked to upload a CV. If you do not have a CV, please upload a document containing your employment history. Alternatively, for an application form, please email monitoringofficer@early-years.org .

Closing date: Thursday 31st October 2024 10am.

Interview date:  To be Confirmed.

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.