Work Experience Coordinator

at  Loreto Sixth Form CollegeManchester

JOB OVERVIEW

The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well organised individual to work alongside existing staff to support and monitor work placement opportunities across a range of vocational subjects. The post holder will participate in the delivery of careers education, information, advice and guidance within the College. You will liaise with external bodies, relevant staff in college and parents/carers ensuring that the College secures appropriate work experience placement opportunities for its students and learners receive a high quality of work experience provision.
The post holder will ensure that students are offered appropriate opportunities to undertake work experience placements and find suitable placements for Level 2 and 3 vocational students, with a view to meeting course requirements and matching each student’s needs, career aspirations and interests to an appropriate placement. You will also support the administration of DBS checks for students. This will include working with academic and support staff across the College to understand the needs of learners.
You will develop a comprehensive database of employer contacts and assist with marketing efforts to attract new links with local employers to provide appropriate work placements through developing good working relationships, ensuring that they conform to all College policies, legal, health and safety and other statutory requirements.
Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted “Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme”. Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring “Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college.”
Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.

ATTACHED DOCUMENTS

Job Description
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Applicant Information Booklet
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Inspection report
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