Work Placement Coordinator
Ashton Sixth Form College
Tameside
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 5 (£21,394 – £23,367)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 October 2023
Job overview
We are Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust based in Greater Manchester. We are driven by a moral purpose to transform the life chances and opportunities of all children and young people within the Trust.
The Trust currently comprises three academies; Ashton Sixth Form College, Rayner Stephens High School and Longdendale High School. In addition, the Trust also owns and operates a successful local Sports Centre, Astley Sports Village which is co-located with Rayner Stephens High School.
Building on our strong values and underpinning principles, our vision, ‘Excellence and ambition for all’ demonstrates our commitment to supporting young people in the borough and surrounding area. Our mission is simple; to work collaboratively to strengthen the quality of teaching and learning, and improve outcomes for all Academies in our Multi-Academy Trust.
Work Placement Coordinator
Full-time (36 hours per week)
Grade 5 (£21,394 – £23,367)
An opportunity has arisen within the Work Placement team for a professional, self-motivated Work Placement Coordinator with a strong focus on customer service and attention to detail.
You will be required to proactively contact and develop long-term and sustainable relationships with employers to collaborate on a likeminded shared vision leading to an increase in work placement opportunities. As well as working closely with curriculum to identify industry areas of focus, sourcing of work placement opportunities, liaising with employers and effective and timely completion of related administration.
Your role will include liaising with students so all students are adequately prepared for their work placement and are empowered to make the most of the experience.
You will be able to work quickly and under pressure of deadlines, have experience using a range of IT packages and have excellent organisational skills. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and put the needs of the customer first. You will have a strong team approach and be flexible and responsive to the needs of the department and the college as a whole. Knowledge of current curriculum reform including T-Levels is an advantage.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Interview date: Tuesday 10th October 2023
To apply on line please visit our website at https://www.asfc.ac.uk/job-vacancies. If you require any further assistance, please contact the Human Resources department on 0161 330 2330.
Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
This College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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About Ashton Sixth Form College
- Ashton Sixth Form College
- Darnton Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
- Lancashire
- OL6 9RL
- United Kingdom
Ashton Sixth Form College is the leading provider of 16-18 education in the area. The college is located in Tameside, Greater Manchester and supports around 2,000+ students on A-Level and vocational programmes. The college also offers a number of Adult and Higher Education courses.
Over the past three years, Ashton has been ranked in the top 25% of colleges nationally. The DfE performance tables have also placed Ashton as the top college in the borough for the fourth year running (DfE, 2020).
The college community at Ashton is vitally important. Students have access to an extensive range of opportunities, trips, visits, guest speakers and support, to ensure that they are able to make informed decisions about their futures.
The college’s history at the Darnton Road site dates back to 1928 and since then, the campus has been transformed, making way for the latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities.
Centre Principal
Lisa Richards
Our Vision
Transforming lives through learning
Our Mission
- To engender a love of learning through an excellent standard of teaching and learning for all
- To lay the foundations for career success
- To promote well-being and inspire students and staff to lead fulfilling lives
Our Strategic Aims
- To achieve excellence in all aspects of our work
- To deliver relevant and coherent 16-19 study programmes which meet the needs of students and the wider community
- To deliver a relevant adult and Higher Education curriculum which meets the needs of students and the wider community
- To enhance the well-being of students and staff
- To secure a sustainable and successful future for the college
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