Kent & Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub - Early Years Stronger Practice Adviser (EYSPA) - Term Time

Northfleet Nursery School, Northfleet

• Ref:KCC886-1001-60S
• Posted:15/07/2026
• Pay:Day rate: £500 per day
• Start Date:January 2027
• App Close Date:24/07/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:September 2026

Advert

Kent & Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub (KBEYSPH) in association with Northfleet Nursery School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Stronger Practice Adviser. (EYSPA)

Level 6 Qualification is essential.

We are looking for skilled, reflective and enthusiastic professionals to join the Department for Education’s Early Years Stronger Practice Adviser (EYSPA) Programme and support settings to improve outcomes for children.

Successful candidates will:

• Provide coaching, mentoring and targeted support to Early Years leaders and practitioners
• Support Settings to feel more confident with supporting children with SEND through inclusive provision
• Model high-quality practice and evidence-informed approaches
• Support Settings to develop their Best Start in Life approaches
• Develop your own leadership and advisory skills through funded national training
• Make a genuine difference to children, families and settings across your local area
• Support Settings to respond to and implement Ofsted identified improvements 

Eligibility - You Must:

• Work in an Early Years setting rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ and have at least three years’ experience. Or work in a Local Authority.
• Hold a Level 6 Qualification.
• Have experience mentoring or coaching other EY Professionals outside their own setting.

Contract and Remuneration

• Day Rate: £500 per day. Funding paid to settings to cover release time (inclusive of travel and subsistence).
• 14 days per term commitment from Jan 2027, plus 3 days training in Autumn term 2026. Dates to be confirmed at interview.
• Funded training and ongoing professional development.
• Programme funded initially until March 2028.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your professional experience, work alongside like-minded colleagues and help shape high-quality Early Years practice across the sector.

How to Apply

Please refer to the attached Application form and e-mail to the e-mail below:

Closing date: Friday 24^th July 2026 by 12pm Noon

Interviews will be held on: Week Commencing 1^st September

To apply or if you would like to discuss these roles further, please contact us at:

KBEYSPH@northfleet-nur.kent.sch.uk

Early applications are encouraged, however KBEYSPH reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

Kent & Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub and Northfleet Nursery School are committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Please also be aware that we are required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025).

Information about the school

Northfleet Nursery School has been graded Outstanding 5 consecutive times and is the only stand–alone maintained Nursery School funded by Kent County Council. We have a school PAN of 93 and take admissions from the local community in Northfleet and the surrounding area. The nursery uses the High/Scope approach which actively involves the children in exploring and learning about things that are important to children in the early years.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Leigh Robbins - Business Manager
• Address:140 London Road, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9JS
• Telephone: 01474 533950
• Email: office@northfleet-nur.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01474 533950

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• EYSPA Application Pack