FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME AVAILABLE - Work Placement Co-ordinator
The vacancy
At DN Colleges, we are committed to achieving the highest standards and providing a caring, safe, and inclusive environment. We work collaboratively to achieve shared goals, using our initiative to find creative solutions. We take individual and collective responsibility, working with integrity and respect for each other.
We are recruiting dedicated Work Placement Co-ordinators to join our team. The successful candidates will support the Work Placement Team Manager in planning and preparing work placements across the College curriculum, ensuring all learners receive an outstanding experience. We have the following vacancies, each working term-time only (38 weeks per year):
1. Full-time (35.5hrs weekly - 8:30am-5pm Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-4pm Fri), fixed-term until July 2025 at North Lindsey College. Pro rata salary - £21,450.40 - £22,522.08 per annum.
2. Part-time (22.5hrs weekly - 8:30am-5pm x3 days per week, days negotiable), permanent at Doncaster College. Pro rata salary £13,595.33 - £14,274.56 per annum.
3. Part-time (30hrs weekly - days negotiable), permanent at North Lindsey College. Pro rata salary £18,127.20 - £19,032.74 per annum.
4. Full-time (35.5hrs weekly - 8:30am-5pm Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-4pm Fri), permanent at Doncaster College. Pro rata salary £21,450.40 - £22,522.08 per annum.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Organise and Develop Work Placements: Support the Work Placement Manager and Team Leader in organising and developing new and existing work placements.
2. Health & Safety Assessments: Conduct Health & Safety assessments of work placement settings and address any issues/concerns.
3. Student Support: Assist with briefing meetings, DBS checks, and distribution of relevant documentation to providers.
4. Database Maintenance: Help develop and maintain a database of employer and commercial/industrial links.
5. Communication: Effectively communicate with the Work Placement Manager/Team Leader and other team members.
6. Monitoring Progress: Monitor the progress of work placements and address any issues that arise.
Essential Criteria:
1. Relevant qualification and good IT skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
2. Experience working with the 14-19 age group and within the education sector.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High levels of organisational and planning skills.
4. Ability to work under pressure and use initiative.
5. Flexibility to meet the varied demands of the post.
6. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
7. Owner of a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
8. Knowledge of safeguarding and completing risk assessments is desirable.
If you are passionate about supporting students and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of our students.
Closing date: 1st December
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
About us:
Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It's not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.
We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.
Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.
The benefits:
All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
Job Info
Job Title: FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME AVAILABLE - Work Placement Co-ordinator
Company: CV-Library
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Posted:
Closes:
Sector: Other
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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