Early Years Specialist - Quality
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2469 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (35% match). If the code is right — and Compass Associates is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Early Childhood Specialist
Multiple Regional Locations
£45,000–£60,000 + £4,000 Car Allowance
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and supporting nursery teams to deliver outstanding early years education?
We're working with one of the UK's leading nursery providers to appoint several Early Childhood Specialists across London, South East and Home Counties as part of a significant investment into quality and pedagogy.
This isn't a compliance or desk-based role. It's an opportunity to be out in nurseries, working alongside leadership teams, coaching colleagues, driving best practice and making a genuine impact where it matters most.
The Role
As an Early Childhood Specialist, you'll support a portfolio of nurseries across your region, partnering with Nursery Managers and Regional Directors to:
- Champion high-quality early years practice and pedagogy.
- Coach and develop nursery leadership teams.
- Support safeguarding, inclusion and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare and support nurseries through Ofsted inspections.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and implement sustainable change.
- Build strong relationships across your region, becoming a trusted quality partner.
About You
We're keen to hear from individuals who have:
- Multi-site early years experience (essential).
- A strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding.
- Experience supporting, coaching or improving nursery teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A child-centred approach with the confidence to challenge where standards need improving.
- A willingness to travel across a defined region.
If you're looking to influence quality across multiple settings and play a key role in shaping exceptional early years provision, I'd love to hear from you.
Contact me on kpfeiffer@compassltd.co.uk
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2469 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.