Childcare Quality Assurance Officer X 4 (closing date: 19/01/26)

Directorate/department: Social Services
Apply online now for post SS.74072
Closing date: 11.45pm, 19 January 2026
Further information
Are you looking for a role that makes a real difference to quality in childcare across Swansea? We are excited to announce four brand-new posts within the Early Years Commissioning Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape and improve childcare provision across Swansea.
As a Childcare Quality Assurance Officer, you will play a key role in monitoring and supporting high-quality pedagogy and driving continuous improvement across the childcare sector.

What you'll do

• Visit childcare providers to monitor quality and to develop and support improvement plans.
• Provide guidance, advice and model best practice.
• Support the delivery of training and share expertise with practitioners.
• Work under the guidance of Early Years Advisory Teachers to raise standards.
• Ensure compliance with national and local programmes, including Flying Start, The Childcare Offer and ECPLC.

What we're looking for

• CCPLD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification.
• Experienced childcare practitioners or leaders who understand and model high-quality practice.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Robust knowledge of current and emerging early years programmes and legislation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Why join us at Swansea Council?

• Competitive salary and excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave and family-friendly policies.
• Staff discounts and wellbeing support.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

This is currently a full-time, temporary role until 31 March 2028, giving you plenty of time to make a real impact. Working arrangements are agile, combining regular visits to childcare providers, working from home and time at our Guildhall office.

Safeguarding
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

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