• Reference number:
  22400
• Job Title:
  Early Years Supervisor
• Location:
  Cookstown
• Locality:
  G-old Community Partnership
• Contract type:
  Permanent
• Hours:
  20
• Salary:
  28,928.01 – 34,773.37 FTE
• Closing Date:
  15 February 2026
• Interview Date:
  TBC

🌟 We’re Hiring!  We are delighted to advertise two exciting Early Years Supervisor opportunities 🌟
📍 Gold Sure Start (Killeenan & Cookstown)
📅 Permanent
🕘 2 x 20 hours per week 
💷 £28,928.02 – £34773.37 FTE (pro rata – hourly rate is £15.04 per hour)

These roles offer a fantastic opportunity to lead high-quality early years provision and make a real difference to children aged 0–4 years and their families.

🌈 Post 1: Early Years Supervisor – Killeenan Developmental Programme

📍 Base: St Joseph’s, Killeenan

This role will lead the delivery of our Killeenan Developmental Programme, ensuring children experience a safe, nurturing and stimulating early learning environment.

You will:
✨ Lead and support an Early Years team
✨ Deliver high-quality developmental sessions for young children
✨ Use your knowledge of child development to identify early learning needs
✨ Observe, assess and record children’s progress
✨ Develop individual action plans and contribute to reviews
✨ Build strong relationships with parents/carers and partner agencies

 

🚐🎨 Post 2: Early Years Supervisor – Outreach Play Team

📍 Cookstown 

This is a really exciting leadership opportunity to take the lead on Gold Sure Start’s Outreach Play Programme, bringing play-based learning directly into communities.

You will:
✨ Lead and coordinate the Outreach Play Team
✨ Plan and deliver engaging play sessions
✨ Create inclusive, safe and stimulating play environments
✨ Support early intervention
✨ Work closely with families in community settings
✨ Collaborate across disciplines to support children and families

 

📌 Person Specification (Both Posts)

✨ Essential Criteria

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet all of the following:

✔ NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development or QCF Level 2 in Playwork or Childcare Learning and Development (or an equivalent qualification)

✔ Relevant experience working  with children aged 0–4 years

 

✨Desirable Criteria

✔ Experience of supervising, mentoring or supporting staff within a childcare or early years setting

✔ Experience of communicating effectively with parents/carers regarding their children’s needs

 

Additional Requirements

🚗 A full, current driving licence and access to a car are essential due to service delivery across a wide geographical area within Mid Ulster
(Applicants with a disability that prevents them from driving may provide evidence of alternative mobility arrangements.)

📄 Business insurance will be required if appointed

📌 Please refer to the Additional Information Sheet for full details of each role and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. Applicants may apply for one or both posts.