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Join Our Team: Early Years Learning Leads — Supporting Stronger Practice in Early Education
We are looking for passionate and experienced Early Years professionals to take on the role of Early Years Learning Leads within HEART Stronger Practice Hub.
These 3 new roles focus on improving outcomes for children aged 0–5 by supporting early years settings to strengthen practice in either:
- Early Language & Communication (4 days a week)
- Early Mathematics (3 days a week)
- Personal, Social & Emotional Development (PSED) (2 days a week)
These roles can be considered for a job share, self-employment or full/part-time secondment.
Please download the relevant expression of interest (EOI) form at the bottom of this page for full details about each role and person specification.
As an Early Years Learning Lead, you will:
- Deliver high-quality professional development and training both in person and online
- Coach and support early years educators in a range of settings
- Share evidence-based practice and resources
- Work collaboratively across local and national networks
- Help shape consistent, high-impact early years provision
We are looking for professionals who:
- Have experience leading in the early years (0–4 years)
- Hold a Level 6 qualification (minimum)
- Are confident in leading and supporting others
- Are passionate about improving outcomes for young children
- Enjoy mentoring, coaching, and professional learning
This is a chance to make a real difference in early education and help build confident, skilled practitioners across the sector.
Supporting the Best Start in Life Strategy, you will have the chance to make lasting, positive change to the experiences and outcomes of children and educators across the Early Years.
For timelines and further details, including rates of pay, please download an Expression of Interest form for your chosen role via the links below.
How to submit your Expression of Interest
Please see the relevant Expression of Interest (EOI) forms below for more information.
These roles will be contracted by the SPH with an allocated day rate of £500/day and are funded up until March 2028 in the first instance, with the possibility of contracts being extended dependent on funding. All roles are for 38 weeks of the year (term-time) and can be undertaken in one of two ways:
- Being paid directly as a self-employed contractor/consultant
- By agreed release from your existing role, with payment to be made to your setting for your release
Please send your completed EOI form to us via email: [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 8 June at 9:00 AM
Shortlisting period and notification of invitation to interview: Tuesday 9 – Friday 12 June 2026
Interviews will be held: Week beginning 22 June 2026
If you would like to discuss these roles further, please get in touch with Sally Davies at [email protected]