Training and Development Specialist

Training and Development Specialist

Shape the Future of Early Years Education

Salary: from£30,000
Contract: 12-month maternity cover
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Start date: August 2025

Are you passionate about empowering the next generation of Early Years professionals? We believe that every child deserves the best start, and that begins with exceptional educators.

We re looking for a dynamic Training and Development Specialist to join our remote team, developing apprentices as they grow into capable, confident leaders in Early Years education. With occasional travel for team meetings or training, this is a home-based role that offers flexibility, purpose, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

What You ll Do:

• Design and deliver impactful learning through digital, blended, and face-to-face experiences.
• Coach and mentor learners to achieve their goals with confidence and clarity.
• Create meaningful resources and training materials that connect theory to real-world Early Years settings.
• Assess progress and celebrate achievements, while tailoring support to individual needs.
• Champion continuous development, measuring impact and adapting learning where needed.

What You ll Bring:

• Experience delivering Early Years apprenticeship programmes in blended, digital, and face-to-face formats.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as an Early Years Manager or Deputy Manager.
• Ideally, a Level 5 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
• A Level 3 Teaching qualification and Level 3 TAQA (or equivalent).
• A natural coach and motivator with strong communication and tech skills.
• Bonus: Experience developing learning content and digital resources.

Why Join us?

This isn t just a training role, it s a chance to inspire and guide the next generation of Early Years professionals. At Connect2Care, we re committed to your development too, offering:

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive peer coaching and collaboration
• A flexible, values-led working environment
• A strong team culture built on purpose, integrity and care

Additional benefits:
Starting salary from £30,000

Quarterly tax-free bonus through our Employee Ownership Trust when the company targets are met, everyoneshares in the reward

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Buy/sell up to 5 days extra leave
• Healthcare and wellbeing support (cash plan, hospital fast track, GP access, counselling, and more)
• Enhanced sick pay and life cover (subject to eligibility)

You ll be part of the UK s leading specialist training provider for the adult care, healthcare, early years and funeral service sectors. You ll join a national team of industry experts who are passionate about passing on their knowledge and helping others succeed.

We re also proud to be a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer, committed to creating an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply online today, to learn more about the role and flexible working. If you d like to chat about reasonable adjustments or any support you need during the application process, let us know!

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check as part of our commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.