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Senior Lead - Careers and Placements
Job Location
Pease Pottage, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Senior Lead - Careers and Placements
Are you passionate about guiding students to their best career paths? This role at a prominent College Group, operating across Croydon and Redhill, offers an exciting chance to make an impact! As a Careers and Placement Senior Lead, you'll work in a dynamic environment, using your experience in educational settings, employability expertise, and ability to inspire students to thrive.
Position Details
* Salary: £40,000 - £43,500 DOE
* Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45 am – 5 pm
* Locations: Croydon & Redhill
✅Key Responsibilities:
* Team Leadership -Lead the Careers & Placements team, providing strategic oversight and ensuring excellent student support.
* Enrich the Curriculum - Develop and enhance the tutorial curriculum to meet Gatsby benchmarks and support student outcomes.
* Student Development - Prepare students for placements with skills sessions, career tracking, and targeted enrichment activities.
* Employer Engagement - Expand the College’s network of employer partners, creating a pipeline of placement opportunities.
* Effective Record Management - Maintain accurate records of placements, ensuring efficient tracking and reporting.
* Safety First - Ensure all health and safety standards are met, including thorough risk assessments and parental consents.
* Stay Informed - Keep up to date with career guidance legislation, sharing relevant insights with internal stakeholders.
* Drive Quality Placements - Manage the student placement journey from start to finish, ensuring it meets quality standards.
* Strengthen College Partnerships - Actively promote the College to employers, schools, and the community to strengthen partnerships.
* Support Strategy - Collaborate with senior leaders to meet Gatsby benchmarks and deliver on Careers Strategy goals.
Are You the Right Fit?
* Management Experience in education or a related field.
* Diploma in Careers and Guidance.
* GCSE or Level 2 Equivalent in Maths & English.
* Strong Communication Skills with the ability to inspire and engage.
* Proficient IT Skills with experience in SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Office.
* Commitment to Safeguarding (Level 2) and Equality & Diversity (Level 2) training or willingness to complete.
* Careers/IAG Qualification is a plus.
* Knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks and career-related regulations.
If you’re ready to drive positive change and help students find their paths, this is the opportunity for you! Apply now and be part of a dedicated team making a difference in education.
**Due to the nature of this role a full DBS check will commence for the successful candidate**
***For your information:
*Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only
**Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK
***Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the YourRecruit paid referral fee***
Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies.
YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search
Location: Pease Pottage, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
Are you passionate about guiding students to their best career paths? This role at a prominent College Group, operating across Croydon and Redhill, offers an exciting chance to make an impact! As a Careers and Placement Senior Lead, you'll work in a dynamic environment, using your experience in educational settings, employability expertise, and ability to inspire students to thrive.
Position Details
* Salary: £40,000 - £43,500 DOE
* Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45 am – 5 pm
* Locations: Croydon & Redhill
✅Key Responsibilities:
* Team Leadership -Lead the Careers & Placements team, providing strategic oversight and ensuring excellent student support.
* Enrich the Curriculum - Develop and enhance the tutorial curriculum to meet Gatsby benchmarks and support student outcomes.
* Student Development - Prepare students for placements with skills sessions, career tracking, and targeted enrichment activities.
* Employer Engagement - Expand the College’s network of employer partners, creating a pipeline of placement opportunities.
* Effective Record Management - Maintain accurate records of placements, ensuring efficient tracking and reporting.
* Safety First - Ensure all health and safety standards are met, including thorough risk assessments and parental consents.
* Stay Informed - Keep up to date with career guidance legislation, sharing relevant insights with internal stakeholders.
* Drive Quality Placements - Manage the student placement journey from start to finish, ensuring it meets quality standards.
* Strengthen College Partnerships - Actively promote the College to employers, schools, and the community to strengthen partnerships.
* Support Strategy - Collaborate with senior leaders to meet Gatsby benchmarks and deliver on Careers Strategy goals.
Are You the Right Fit?
* Management Experience in education or a related field.
* Diploma in Careers and Guidance.
* GCSE or Level 2 Equivalent in Maths & English.
* Strong Communication Skills with the ability to inspire and engage.
* Proficient IT Skills with experience in SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Office.
* Commitment to Safeguarding (Level 2) and Equality & Diversity (Level 2) training or willingness to complete.
* Careers/IAG Qualification is a plus.
* Knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks and career-related regulations.
If you’re ready to drive positive change and help students find their paths, this is the opportunity for you! Apply now and be part of a dedicated team making a difference in education.
**Due to the nature of this role a full DBS check will commence for the successful candidate**
***For your information:
*Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only
**Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK
***Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the YourRecruit paid referral fee***
Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies.
YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search
Location: Pease Pottage, GB
Posted Date: 11/26/2024
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