Skills Development Coach - Work Placement Early Years and Health

Education Partnership North East; Ashington; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on most campuses

Free Gym access

LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme

Dental, eye care & health cash plans

Wellbeing support platform

Job summary

Education Partnership North East is seeking a proactive Skills Development Coach for Work Placement in Early Years and Health, based at Northumberland with a focus on 16–18 learners. The role involves building employer partnerships, coordinating placements and delivering impactful work-experience programmes.

You will work closely with schools and colleges to match opportunities to student interests, shaping new engagement models and ensuring safe, supportive placements that boost confidence and

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or higher.
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or related subject.
• Experience working with young people and adults in group settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create opportunities for students to practice and develop their technical and employability skills as set out with the curriculum plan, allowing for positive progression.
• Plan innovative activities across the curriculum to ensure progress in English, maths, main aims, and work placements.
• Ensure all students are work-ready and possess workplace skills aligned to their career goals.
• Plan, track and monitor work placements for all eligible students within the team.
• Ensure students engage in meaningful employer activity including skills competitions, employer events, guest speakers and projects.

Education

GCSE grades 4/C in English Language and mathematic

Qualified to level 3 in Early Years Subject

Job description

Skills Development Coach - Work Placement Early Years and Health

Health, Care & Sport

Location: Northumberland

Salary: £25,949per annum

PostType: Full Time

ContractType: Permanent

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 19 October 2026

Reference: 0304-26-R2

About the College

Northumberland College is Ofsted Outstanding and is currently building a multi-million, state of the art, new college campus in Ashington, due to open in 2026. The successful candidate will be based at the new college where a purpose-built construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering centre will be located.

Curriculum spans technical, vocational further and higher education and includes large apprenticeship provision and dedicated centres for young people with SEND.

The College has two main campuses in Ashington, and Ponteland, and as part of the college group Education Partnership Northeast, it also has a significant number of satellite delivery centres across the region

Served by easy road links, and the new train station in Ashington, when Northumberland College opens its new Department for Education backed campus at Wansbeck Business Park, the college will boast a national trailblazer both in architectural design and operation. This major £52 million+ investment comes on top of the College recently driving £14million into new facilities and resources at its existing sites.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

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We’re looking for a proactive, people-focused individual who brings energy, initiative, and a passion for creating opportunities for young people. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and relationship-builder, comfortable engaging with businesses, schools, and community organisations to open doors for 16–18-year-olds.

You’ll be someone who thrives on connecting the dots; curious, creative, and always looking for ways to make things happen. With resilience and a can-do attitude, you'll navigate challenges and inspire others with your commitment to giving every young person the chance to explore the world of work.

Most importantly, you'll believe in the power of early experiences to shape futures. You’ll be inclusive, approachable, and driven by the belief that every young person, no matter their background, deserves a meaningful opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead the way in building real-world opportunities for young people at a crucial stage in their development. You’ll be at the forefront of a growing initiative that helps 16–18-year-olds gain valuable insight into the workplace, boosting their confidence, skills, and future prospects. The specific area of focus will be health, eduction and sport, so a background in, or understanding of, one of these sectors would be of benefit but is not essential.

In this role, you’ll develop partnerships with employers across a range of industries, helping them understand the value of supporting work experience. You’ll coordinate placements, build employer engagement strategies, and ensure every opportunity is safe, supportive, and impactful.

You’ll also collaborate with schools, colleges, and local networks to match students with opportunities that align with their interests and ambitions. From managing logistics to shaping new models of engagement, your work will directly influence the career journeys of hundreds of young people.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a real difference, grow a strong professional network, and contribute to a programme that opens doors, and minds, for the next generation. If you’re ready to be a changemaker for young futures, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities

• To plan and create opportunities for students to practice and develop their technical and employability skills (including English, maths and digital skills) as set out with the curriculum plan, allowing for positive progression.
• To plan an innovative approach in the creation of individual and group led activities across the curriculum to ensure progress in all elements of their programme (English & maths, main aim, work placement).
• To ensure all students are work ready and have the work place skills to match their career aspirations
• To plan, track and monitor work placements for all eligible students within the team.
• To ensure that all students undertake significant and meaningful employer activity including skills competitions, employer events, guest speakers and industry defined projects, work experience and placements.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades 4/C in English Language and mathematic.
• Qualified to level 3 in Early Years Subject
• Experience of working with young people and adults in group situations
• Experience on working as part of a team
• Working with individuals from a wide range of educational backgrounds
• Experience of working within a relevant technical area

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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