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Do you have a passion for supporting students with work placements? We are recruiting for a Work Placement Officer to join our department where you will be responsible for co-ordinating and arranging work placements for students at Wakefield College, providing support when needed at Selby and Castleford colleges. The role of the Work Placement Officer is varied, and every day is different with new challenges. You will get to meet and support students and employers as you co-ordinate the work placement process.
Job Responsibility:
Sourcing and exploring opportunities for student work placements with vocationally relevant employers
Conducting visits to employer premises to monitor the progress of students on their work placement and assess the performance and competence of Early Years students against specific assessment criteria
Building strong relationships with such employers and liaise on candidate suitability
Promoting the value of work experience and work/ industry placements with students, enhancing progression opportunities
Support the delivery of readiness for work experience through group activity
Requirements:
GCSEs in Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent
Experience of assessing within Early Years and Childcare, including on T-level Education & Early Years
Experience of working with employers in an educational or training setting
What we offer:
Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
Discounted Metro Card Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to employee assistance programme
Reduced price personal gym membership
Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)