Early Years Learning Lead (Language)

Benfield Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Not recorded, NE6 4NU

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

14/09/2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

Extensive knowledge of the key areas of early language learning and able to communicate these clearly and confidently to educators and settings, while modelling a positive attitude to early language.

Completed professional development in Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) early language module.

Completed professional development in the Early Years Child Development Training (EYCDT) early language module.

Experience of working with children aged between 0 to 4 years old in an early childhood education context.

Experience working in, or with, a range of different childcare provider types (i.e.

PVIs, childminders, school based settings).

Experience of mentoring others or using a coaching model of support, demonstrating the ability to build and nurture professional relationships.

Experience of developing and implementing a delivery plan which addresses the specific needs of early years settings and staff with input from key stakeholders including local authorities across multiple areas.

Understands the importance of evidence-informed practice and able to identify evidence-informed approaches, training and resources

Understands the safeguarding requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework

Able to deliver the key programme content with rigour whilst being responsive and sensitive to educators' needs and prior experiences What the school offers its staff Here is how the role will benefit you:

Expand your skill set beyond classroom delivery by mastering coaching models, strategic improvement planning, and bespoke action planning for early years settings.

The opportunity to Collaborate directly with local authorities, English Hubs, Family Hubs, and local speech and language therapy services, establishing yourself as a key local expert.

Work directly with evidence-informed frameworks supported by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), putting you at the forefront of early childhood education research and practice.

Receive comprehensive, expert-led training designed by DfE-appointed Subject Matter Experts.

Further details about the role This is a secondment opportunity, fixed term to March 2028. Job share opportunities would be considered.

Are you passionate about early language development and ready to make a transformative impact on how young children communicate?

Tyneside Early Years Practice Hub, part of NEAT Academy Trust, is looking for an Early Years Learning Lead (Language) to play a central role in driving high-quality, evidence-informed practice across our region.

Backed by the Department for Education's Best Start in Life strategy, you will empower early years educators, coach setting teams, and build strong local networks to ensure every child gets the communication foundation they deserve.

As an Early Language Lead (ELL) based within our Hub, you will work closely with PSED and Early Maths Leads to deliver high-quality continuous professional development and provide targeted, subject-specific support to settings across Gateshead, Newcastle, and North Tyneside.

Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs provide advice, share good practice and offer evidence-based professional development for early years practitioners.

The Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme launched in November 2022 and is supported by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and the National Children's Bureau (NCB). Stepping into the Early Language Lead (ELL) role isn't just about supporting others-it's an opportunity to advance your own career, deepen your expertise, and build your regional profile.

This will be agreed with your current employer prior to starting.

Please speak to your current employer before applying to ensure they support the secondment.

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks.

For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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