·  ·         The Quality Development Officer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

·         To provide ongoing support, advice, and information to early years providers

·         To promote quality development in the setting for children and their families

·         To Report back to management on a time scale that has been agreed.

·         Responsibility for ensuring the progressive development of the early year’s environment, curriculum planning and mentoring support for the Early Years Educator.

Support and organisational skills.

The Role:

·         Must demonstrate high developed skills in the field of Early Years to promote excellence in quality provision.

·         Has proven ability in developing and delivering guidance on Early Years policy, importance, significance within the organisation and to members of the public.

·         Has experience in curriculum planning, development and documenting of children’s work and activities

·         Has the ability to demonstrate the necessary vision, leadership, and experience to lead staff in the delivery of the Aistear Curriculum and Siolta Framework.

·         Understands the role and responsibility of the Quality Development Officer and possess the skills necessary to optimise staff contribution to achieve Organisational quality.

·         To assist the team to implement quality-driven practice

·         To plan work, review progress and prepare reports in consultation with the Manager

·         To meet deadline as set out by the Manager

·         To assist the Manager in implementing the annual work program.

·         To keep abreast of national and local developments in the childcare sector