Work Experience and T Level Placement Coordinator

Cheshire College - South & West; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class facilities

Pension scheme (TPS/LGPS)

Up to 51 days annual leave

Onsite facilities

Free onsite parking

Staff Awards

Professional development opportunities

Employee benefit platform

Equality and Diversity

Onsite Costa, cafés & shops

Job summary

Cheshire College - South & West is seeking a Work Experience and T Level Placement Co-ordinator to join our team, based at the Ellesmere Port Campus with travel to all sites. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, and includes duties around securing work placements for learners and safeguarding responsibilities.

The successful candidate will liaise with local employers, support learners, and promote welfare of children and young people. Salary £24,784 - £26,592 per annum.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C(4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• IT qualification or willingness to work to achieve an appropriate standard.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Proven ability to organise and plan.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Build links internal and externally with local businesses to secure work placement for learners; and
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Organisation & planning

Continuous professional development

Education

IT qualification

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Work Experience and T Level Placement Co-ordinator (EL490)

Salary: £24,784 - £26,592 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Ellesmere Port Campus

We are seeking a Work Experience and T Level Placement Co-ordinator to join our team, the role will based at our Ellesmere Port Campus but there will be the need to travel to all sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Build links internal and externally with local businesses to secure work placement for learners; and
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Key Person Specification Requirements

• GCSE Grade C(4/5)inMathsand English(or equivalent);
• IT qualification or willingness to work to achieve an appropriate standard;
• Evidence of continuous professional development;
• Proven ability to organise and plan; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

The selection process will take place on 17 November 2026.

Benefits

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email [e-mail] where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.

About Us

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
• Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023);
• Mock aircraft cabin;
• Fitness gym;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
• Professional theatre.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.