Early Years Consultant and Trainer (maternity cover)

Post title: Early Years Consultant and Trainer

Salary: Grade J, £44,630- £49,482. Placement on the grade is dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours: Full time, fixed term maternity cover.

Location: York Place, London Road, Bath BA1 6AE - will also involve remote working and UK and international travel.

Would you like to work for a university steeped in history but focused on the future and recognised worldwide as a centre of excellence? An organisation that promotes a healthy work/life balance and recognises and rewards achievements? If so, then Norland is the place for you.

Norland is a world-renowned institution with over 130 years of expertise in early childhood education and care training. In addition to our prestigious degree and diploma programmes, Norland's Enterprise and Strategic Partnerships department delivers specialist advice, professional development and bespoke training solutions to governments, organisations and early childhood centres both in the UK and internationally.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic maternity cover Early Years Consultant and Trainer to join our Enterprise and Strategic Partnerships team to support the Head of Enterprise and Strategic Partnerships (ESP) in developing and delivering external consultancy, training and other commercial activities for a fixed term to cover maternity leave.

You will write, review and update early childhood curricula; assess provision and training against Norland's quality standards; and design and deliver outstanding training for clients in the UK and across the world. Your work will draw on deep expertise in the development, care and education of babies and young children from birth to three, while reflecting relevant international standards and emerging best practice.

You will be confident representing Norland in front of external clients. You will communicate complex ideas clearly, build strong relationships with people from different backgrounds and deliver training that is engaging, practical and responsive to each audience.

The successful candidate will hold at least a Level 6 Early Years qualification and have a strong record of continuing professional development. A relevant postgraduate degree or Norland training would be advantageous. You must have substantial practical experience of working with children from birth to three and their families, together with extensive post-qualification experience of writing and delivering high-quality early years training.

You will be a proactive, highly organised professional who can manage competing deadlines and produce accurate work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and spoken communication skills, a warm and approachable manner, and a flexible approach are essential. This role requires national and international travel and occasional weekends or unsocial working hours.

Norland employee benefits:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Generous holiday entitlement, including an extra day off on your birthday and 4 closure days at Christmas
• Free onsite staff parking
• Support with continued professional development both financially and with study days
• Free onsite tea and coffee
• Occasional staff lunches
• Staff and departmental away days
• Life assurance scheme
• Income support scheme with access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Discounts with Sodexo
• Access to a corporate health cash plan
• Access to a digital mental health and wellbeing service
• Option to lease an electric vehicle.

To apply:

Please visit our website for details on how to apply and complete our online application form. You will also be asked to provide a copy of your CV and a covering letter addressed to Professor Janet Rose, Vice Chancellor.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mandy Edmond, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement and Enterprise) on or email

For further information about Norland please visit our website.

Closing date: 9am 30 October 2026

Interview date: 16 November 2026

All candidates should ensure that they are available to attend an interview at any time on the above date before applying; alternative interview dates and times are not usually able to be offered.

Norland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Norland welcomes applications from individuals from groups who are underrepresented in education.

Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The suitability of all prospective staff will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers made will be on the condition of relevant safer recruitment checks being conducted and in line with Norland's policies and procedures.