Work Placement Project Leader

Work Placement Project Leader

Fixed term post (or a secondment) from 1st April 2018 until 31st July 2019

£27,075 - £29,580 per annum

Rodbaston campus

Job ref:  HR1718-91

South Staffordshire College are looking to recruit a Work Placement Project Leader to oversee the College’s work experience strategy, working with colleagues to ensure that students develop good employability skills in a safe learning environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with senior leaders and to shape the College’s work experience provision to meet the requirements of the T Levels. This will include engaging suitable employers willing to host students on work placements and preparing the students to be work ready and be able to progress towards occupationally specific outcomes.

The successful applicant will be required to manage a team of work placement staff and work collaboratively with curriculum teams and MIS to ensure compliance with College and ESFA policies and procedures.

The successful applicants must have experience of working in a similar role and a track record of carrying out due diligence checks and engaging employers. 

It is essential that the applicants have access to a car and can demonstrate employment within a vocational area.

Closing date:  Thursday 15 March 2018

Interviews to take place before the Easter break

Application Process

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South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Please be aware successful applicants will be expected to fund their own DBS check, which is currently at £44.00