Despite the many current challenges, an early years career can take an individual a long way. Diverse roles such as nursery room manager, first school leader, SENCO or nursery business owner can all be incredibly rewarding.
But in today’s climate, it takes staying power and job dedication to reach a well-rewarded position. Pay remains stubbornly low in junior roles, and those with higher level qualifications, may have to temper their salary expectations.
That said, many travel far in the sector and love their job. Most of these individuals have progressed by grabbing opportunities for training and continuous professional development (CPD) that have fired up their passion.
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