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.