Work Placement Coordinator

Outwood Grange Academy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield is seeking a proactive Work Placement Coordinator to connect students with industry placements and T-Level opportunities. The role focuses on sourcing placements, building partnerships with local employers, and supporting students, including those with learning disabilities, to thrive in the workplace.

This is a part-time position (18.5 hours per week during term time) with a potential move to full-time from September 2027.

Responsibilities

• Source meaningful industry placements for students and support in work-placement programmes.
• Build lasting partnerships with local employers to create placement opportunities.
• Support students including those with learning disabilities and difficulties to thrive in the workplace.
• Drive T-Level and vocational work-placement initiatives across the academy.

Job description

Outwood Grange Academy

Work Placement Coordinator

Hours: 18.5 hours per week during term time plus five days

Salary: £12,846.69 to £13,269.81

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between education and employment? We are seeking a proactive, highly organised Work Placement Coordinator to take the lead in unlocking brilliant career opportunities for our young people.

In this vital role, you will be the driving force behind our T-Level and vocational work-placement programmes. You will source meaningful industry placements, build lasting partnerships with local employers, and support students including those with learning disabilities and difficulties, to thrive in the workplace.

This is a part time role working 18.5 hours however, pending a review during the academic year 2026 to 2027, there may be the opportunity for the role to increase to a full-time position for September 2027. The role is permanent.

If you are a great communicator who loves seeing students succeed, we want to hear from you.