Explore opportunities in child development, a field dedicated to understanding and supporting children's growth. Professionals in this area play a crucial role in shaping young minds and futures. Job options range from early childhood educators and childcare providers to specialized therapists and researchers. These roles often involve creating stimulating learning environments, assessing developmental milestones, and collaborating with families to promote optimal child well-being.6 Child Development jobs in the United Kingdom
Remote Child Development Specialist
RG1 1AA Reading, South East
£40000 Annually
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Our client is searching for a highly qualified and compassionate Remote Child Development Specialist to contribute to their innovative virtual learning platform. This is a full-time, fully remote position, ideal for professionals looking to impact child development from anywhere in the UK. You will be responsible for designing and implementing evidence-based developmental programs and interventions for children across various age groups, delivered through online channels. This involves creating engaging digital content, facilitating interactive virtual sessions, and providing guidance and support to parents and caregivers on child development milestones and challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child psychology, early childhood education, or a related field, with extensive knowledge of developmental theories and best practices. Proficiency in utilizing online communication tools, educational software, and content creation platforms is essential. You must possess excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with children and families remotely. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous professional development are highly valued. You will collaborate with a team of specialists to enhance the program's offerings and ensure the highest standards of child support. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in child development within a flexible, remote work setting, making a tangible difference in children's lives, regardless of their geographical location.
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Remote Senior Child Development Specialist
BD1 1AA Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
£45000 Annually
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Our client is seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Child Development Specialist to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This role is critical in supporting early childhood education and development initiatives nationwide, focusing on best practices and innovative approaches. You will work collaboratively with families, educators, and community partners to create optimal learning environments for young children. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing engaging educational programs, providing expert guidance on child psychology and pedagogy, and assessing developmental progress. You will also contribute to curriculum design, conduct virtual workshops for parents and caregivers, and create educational resources. A key aspect of this position involves staying updated on research in child development, special education needs, and early intervention strategies. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of early childhood care by leveraging technology to deliver high-quality services remotely.
The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working directly with children in an educational or care setting, preferably in a leadership or advisory capacity, is required. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport with diverse families and stakeholders virtually. Proficiency with online collaboration tools, learning management systems, and video conferencing platforms is a must. You should have a strong understanding of developmental milestones from birth to age eight and be adept at identifying and supporting children with diverse learning needs. A genuine passion for fostering child development and a commitment to continuous learning are paramount. This is a remote-first position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the UK, but ideally suited for candidates who thrive in a virtual, collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working directly with children in an educational or care setting, preferably in a leadership or advisory capacity, is required. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building rapport with diverse families and stakeholders virtually. Proficiency with online collaboration tools, learning management systems, and video conferencing platforms is a must. You should have a strong understanding of developmental milestones from birth to age eight and be adept at identifying and supporting children with diverse learning needs. A genuine passion for fostering child development and a commitment to continuous learning are paramount. This is a remote-first position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the UK, but ideally suited for candidates who thrive in a virtual, collaborative environment.
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Early Years Child Development Specialist
CF10 1DA Cardiff, Wales
£30000 Annually
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Our client is seeking a passionate and qualified Early Years Child Development Specialist to join their dedicated team in Cardiff. This role focuses on supporting the growth and development of young children in a nurturing educational environment. You will be responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Your duties will include observing children, assessing their progress, and creating individualized learning plans to meet their unique needs. You will foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to explore. Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues is central to this role. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of child psychology, early childhood education theories, and developmental milestones. Previous experience working with young children in an educational or care setting is essential. Excellent communication, patience, empathy, and observational skills are required. You will be involved in curriculum development and contributing to the overall educational strategy of the setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young children and contribute to their foundational learning journey. Join a supportive and professional team dedicated to early childhood excellence.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging early years education programs.
- Observe and assess children's developmental progress.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
- Develop and implement individualized learning plans.
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
- Promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Contribute to curriculum planning and review.
- Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development.
- Level 3 Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an early years setting.
- In-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework or equivalent.
- Understanding of child development theories and best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Relevant safeguarding training and enhanced DBS check required.
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BTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Child Development - Examiner
London, London
Pearson
Posted 16 days ago
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**BTEC Tech Awards - from 2022 Teaching (Reformed Specification)**
Examiner will mark candidates' responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN or Learner Work Transfer, which can be done from home. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.
We are currently recruiting for BTEC Tech awards Examiners in the following areas:
Animal Care
Art and Design
Child development
Construction
Creative Digital Media
Digital Information Technology
Health and Social Care
Enterprise
Music Practice
Performing Arts
Sport
Travel and Tourism
**Responsibilities**
+ To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained.
+ To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
+ To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.
+ To ensure all administration is completed as specified.
**Experience/Qualifications needed**
+ You will hold a minimum of one year's full time teaching experience of the relevant subject.
+ You will have a degree or equivalent.
+ You will be a qualified teacher.
**Competencies required**
+ You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
+ You will have the ability to meet deadlines.
+ You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme.
**About Pearson**
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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Examiner will mark candidates' responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to conditions of recognition and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN or Learner Work Transfer, which can be done from home. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.
We are currently recruiting for BTEC Tech awards Examiners in the following areas:
Animal Care
Art and Design
Child development
Construction
Creative Digital Media
Digital Information Technology
Health and Social Care
Enterprise
Music Practice
Performing Arts
Sport
Travel and Tourism
**Responsibilities**
+ To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained.
+ To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
+ To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.
+ To ensure all administration is completed as specified.
**Experience/Qualifications needed**
+ You will hold a minimum of one year's full time teaching experience of the relevant subject.
+ You will have a degree or equivalent.
+ You will be a qualified teacher.
**Competencies required**
+ You will have the ability to work well under pressure.
+ You will have the ability to meet deadlines.
+ You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme.
**About Pearson**
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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BTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Child Development - Moderator
London, London
Pearson
Posted 16 days ago
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We are currently recruiting for BTEC Tech awards Moderators in the following areas;
Animal Care
Art and Design
Child development
Construction
Creative Digital Media
Digital Information Technology
Health and Social Care
Enterprise
Music Practice
Performing Arts
Sport
Travel and Tourism
**Overview of the role**
Moderators are responsible for moderating centres' assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and the awarding organisation's procedures.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Attend standardisation meetings. Moderators will not be permitted to carry out moderation if they fail to attend the appropriate standardisation meeting/s. Moderators must not moderate any candidate work before the standardisation meetings.
2. Moderate centres' assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and our procedures.
3. Send any centre requests for special consideration to Pearson. Send any other JCQ documentation from centres to Pearson.
4. Maintain regular contact with their Team Leader as appropriate, raising issues as they arise.
5. Ensure all Moderator marks and E9 Moderator reports are submitted on the system by specified deadlines. All E9 moderator reports must be at the standard specified in the standardisation meeting.
6. Keep all records relating to their moderator role for one year after the examination series.
**Experience/ Qualifications needed:**
You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
a. within the last 8 years
b. within the relevant subject
c. since qualifying as a teacher
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher
**About Pearson**
Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
#LI-KB1
Animal Care
Art and Design
Child development
Construction
Creative Digital Media
Digital Information Technology
Health and Social Care
Enterprise
Music Practice
Performing Arts
Sport
Travel and Tourism
**Overview of the role**
Moderators are responsible for moderating centres' assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and the awarding organisation's procedures.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Attend standardisation meetings. Moderators will not be permitted to carry out moderation if they fail to attend the appropriate standardisation meeting/s. Moderators must not moderate any candidate work before the standardisation meetings.
2. Moderate centres' assessment of candidates' work in accordance with the agreed assessment criteria and our procedures.
3. Send any centre requests for special consideration to Pearson. Send any other JCQ documentation from centres to Pearson.
4. Maintain regular contact with their Team Leader as appropriate, raising issues as they arise.
5. Ensure all Moderator marks and E9 Moderator reports are submitted on the system by specified deadlines. All E9 moderator reports must be at the standard specified in the standardisation meeting.
6. Keep all records relating to their moderator role for one year after the examination series.
**Experience/ Qualifications needed:**
You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
a. within the last 8 years
b. within the relevant subject
c. since qualifying as a teacher
You will have a degree or equivalent
You will be a qualified teacher
**About Pearson**
Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
#LI-KB1
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Early Years Practitioner - Preschool & Child Development
BS1 4AA Bristol, South West
£25000 Annually
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Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their reputable childcare setting in Bristol, South West England, UK . This role is central to fostering a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for young children aged 2-5 years. You will be instrumental in supporting child development through play-based learning, encouraging social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. A genuine love for working with children and a commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education are essential.
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan and deliver engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. You will observe children's progress, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child's development and well-being. Creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported is a key aspect of this role. You will work as part of a dedicated team, contributing to the overall effectiveness and ethos of the childcare setting.
Key Responsibilities:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan and deliver engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. You will observe children's progress, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child's development and well-being. Creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported is a key aspect of this role. You will work as part of a dedicated team, contributing to the overall effectiveness and ethos of the childcare setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality educational activities and experiences for children aged 2-5 years.
- Ensure the safety, welfare, and security of all children under your care.
- Create a stimulating and inspiring learning environment that promotes curiosity and exploration.
- Observe, assess, and record children's learning and development, providing constructive feedback.
- Build positive and supportive relationships with children, parents, and families.
- Promote the social, emotional, and physical development of each child.
- Maintain excellent standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the setting.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health and safety guidelines.
- Continuously update your knowledge and skills through professional development.
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