Workforce Development for Early Years and Childcare Providers

Are you looking for early years job vacancies in Coventry?  

Then why not search our jobs for current job vacancies.  Our jobs site enables job seekers to view current job vacancies and share to various social media platforms and also share via email, text and WhatsApp. 

Are you a job seeker looking for practical support? 

Then why not contact The Job Shop which is based in Coventry City Centre, they can help support job seekers with a wide range of services, including 1-1 support to help with preparing a CV and interview skills, interview preparation and signposting to job events that will put you in touch with employers regarding their job opportunities. This is a free service. 

For further information please email  jobshop@coventry.gov.uk or telephone 024 7678 5740.

Working in Early Years and Childcare  

To meet the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements, early years providers need to recruit people who comply with the Department for Education qualification list of relevant qualifications. 

Have you achieved your Early Years Qualification outside the UK? 

If you did not achieve your early years qualification in the United Kingdom, you will be required to make an application to work in early years education in the United Kingdom.  Guidance of this and how to apply  

Statement of Comparability  

The Statement of Comparability compares overseas qualifications to the UK education system, comparing them to UK qualifications and framework levels. This service does not provide a comment on grades, grade comparisons, or the subjects studied.  Information and how to apply

Disclosure and Barring Service 

To work with children and young people as an employee or as a volunteer you will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for more information

National Minimum Wage entitlement 

Employers have a responsibility by law to ensure they pay: 

• National Living Wage (NLW) if you're aged 21 or over 
• National Minimum Wage (NMW) if you're aged under 21 or an apprentice 

Current rates from 1 April 2024. 

If an employee feels they are not being paid the correct amount they can find advice and support on the ACAS website.