Early Years Improvement Advisor

Job Introduction

Job Title: Early Years Improvement Advisor Early Years and Childcare Support Team – Lincolnshire
Salary: £48,508 - £52,761
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Closing Date: 3rd May 2026
Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for young children and supporting high‑quality early years practice across Lincolnshire?

We are seeking a committed and experienced teacher to be appointed into the role of an Early Years Improvement Advisor to join our Early Years and Childcare Support Team, supporting our shared ambition to ensure every child gets the best possible start in life.

“The opportunities to learn, grow and thrive for every one of our children must be there right from the beginning.”
Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life Strategy, July 2025

About the Role

As an Early Years Improvement Advisor, you will play a vital part in turning this ambition into reality. You will work closely with early years settings and childminders to support high‑quality provision that improves outcomes for young children and contributes to Lincolnshire’s ambition of achieving 76.6% Good Level of Development (GLD) by 2028.

You will contribute to county‑wide improvement workstreams and work collaboratively with locality colleagues, including Early Years Specialist Teachers, providers and key partners. Using your knowledge of local need, you will help shape training and cluster events, support targeted improvement activity, and participate in EYFSP agreement trialling as required.

A key aspect of the role is providing bespoke support to early years settings and childminders — whether newly registered or requiring targeted guidance following a less‑than‑expected Ofsted outcome. You will build strong professional relationships and champion a sector‑led improvement model that drives sustainable, high‑quality practice across the county.

 This is a fixed term position for three years and could be suitable as a secondment for internal candidates.

About You

You will be a qualified teacher with experience of working with young children and a strong knowledge of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will be confident working with providers to challenge and support practice, contribute to improvement planning, and work collaboratively across services.

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to improving outcomes for all children — particularly the most vulnerable — and to strengthening the quality of early years provision across Lincolnshire.

You will need to hold a UK driving license and have access to a car as travel round Lincolnshire is required.

 Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to outcomes for young children across Lincolnshire
• Work as part of a knowledgeable and supportive county‑wide Early Years team, championing quality provision and improved outcomes for children. 
• Be part of Lincolnshire’s School Readiness and Early Years improvement journey

Our Offer

At Lincolnshire County Council, we are committed to supporting our workforce. In return, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, families and communities across Lincolnshire

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Sarah.Lawford@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.