Work Placement Officer

TeacherActive Ltd; Mansfield; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Résumé du poste

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a Work Placement Engagement Officer for a college in Mansfield. The role focuses on building relationships with local employers, securing meaningful study programme and industry placements, and supporting students with SEND/LLDDD.

You will conduct placement checks, risk assessments, and monitor progress to meet safeguarding and college targets. The post is on a short-term basis with immediate start.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Education, Careers Guidance, Business Administration or a related field is desirable.
• Previous experience in employer engagement, work placement coordination or a similar role within further education.
• Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with employers and securing suitable student placement opportunities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety procedures, risk assessments and supporting students with SEND/LLDDD.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, monitor placement progress and meet departmental targets.
• Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, employers and college staff.

Responsabilités

• Build relationships with local employers and secure meaningful study programme and industry placements.
• Support students with SEND/LLDDD and carry out placement checks and risk assessments as required.
• Monitor student progress to ensure placements meet safeguarding requirements and college expectations.

Connaissances

Employer engagement

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Formation

Education/Careers Guidance qualification

Description du poste

Are you an experienced Work Placement Officer with a passion for building strong relationships with employers and creating opportunities for students?

Do you have experience supporting young people into meaningful work placements that develop their employability skills?

Are you organised, proactive and confident in engaging with employers, students and education professionals?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a positive, engaging and forward-thinking college based in Mansfield, who are looking to appoint a Work Placement Engagement Officer. The college is committed to supporting students in developing their employability skills, gaining valuable industry experience and preparing for their future careers.

The college is looking to take on a dedicated Work Placement Officer on a short-term basis, with an immediate start. The successful Work Placement Engagement Officer will be responsible for building relationships with local employers, securing meaningful study programme and industry placements, supporting students with SEND/LLDDD, carrying out placement checks and risk assessments where required, and monitoring student progress to ensure placements meet the college's expectations and safeguarding requirements.

The successful Work Placement Engagement Officer will have:

A relevant qualification in Education, Careers Guidance, Business Administration or a related field is desirable

Previous experience in employer engagement, work placement coordination or a similar role within further education

Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with employers and securing suitable student placement opportunities

Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety procedures, risk assessments and supporting students with SEND/LLDDD

Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, monitor placement progress and meet departmental targets

Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, employers and college staff

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.