"Best Start in Life" is a government programme focused on ensuring that every child has the strongest foundations for learning, health, and development from pregnancy through the early years. It recognises that the early years are critical for building future life chances.
The Education Improvement Service are seeking a Best Start in Life Leader to join our dynamic and reputable team. This role is essential in helping us achieve our ambitious vision for the programme.
The successful candidate will lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Best Start in Life programme in Bexley, ensuring it is informed by data, evidence, lived experience, and national policy.
Please refer to the Job Description on our website for more information.
We are seeking a qualified teacher with a minimum of three years’ senior leadership experience in a school or trust, who has had substantial responsibility for overseeing the quality of education, demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, and values the importance of team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have:
*Extensive knowledge and experience in school improvement.
*Strong strategic leadership skills.
*A passion for Early Years with a thorough understanding of the Early Years Framework.
*Experience in working with partner organisations.
*Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 2nd April 2026.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.