T-Level Work Placement Coordinator

T-Level Work Placement Coordinator  

TF2493 

Salary: £24,494 to £27,809 Per annum. Plus Excellent Benefits  

Contract Type: 37 Hours Per Week, 52 Weeks Per Year. Full time, Permanent.  

Location: Paignton, Devon 

We are recruiting for a T-Level Work Placement Coordinator. The role will coordinate the development, delivery and evaluation of industry placements in Technology (Automotive, Engineering & Marine) and support with the continued development of T Levels qualifications.  This will include close working with College staff, students and employers to set up and implement the systems and processes to meet the expectations set out by DfE and ESFA in relation to industry placements and T Levels. 

The successful candidate will have excellent inter-personal skills to maintain and develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You must also be a good motivator to support students to develop the behaviours and attitudes they need to succeed in their respective sectors, for example, through sharing of experience, masterclasses, guest speakers and working with individual students. 

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.   

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK. 

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds.  Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning. 

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include: 

• 27 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday      
• days;  
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;  
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;  
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 16%  OR Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;  
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns;  
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;   
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;  
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);   
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);    
• Employee Assistance Programmes;  
• Discounted travel schemes.  

Closing Date: Tuesday 20th August 2024 (Midnight)  

Interview Date: TBC 

To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.  

To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website. 

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options. 

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. 

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.  

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.