Work Experience Coordinator

We are seeking a highly organised individual to develop and co-ordinate Work Experience activities across KS4 and KS5 provision. Our careers plan and programme have been designed to help children and young people to flourish. We are committed to supporting students focusing on the ‘preparing for adulthood’ (PfA) outcomes. In particular, this role is instrumental in working towards the PfA outcome of employment as well as the Gatsby benchmarks by providing meaningful experiences of the workplace and insights into the world of work.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate with:
• Understanding of the benefits of Work Experience and supported employment practises
• Knowledge of the Preparing for Adulthood outcomes and Gatsby Benchmarks
• Understanding of risk assessment processes
• Experience of working in a busy working environment often to tight deadlines
• Experience of working with students with SEN
• Experience of setting high quality outcomes and targets for students in line with need
• High standards of professionalism and confidentiality where appropriate
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent organisation skills and proficient IT user
• Ability to form trusting relationships with students, parents/carers and other key stakeholders (e.g. employer partners)
• Ability to develop good working relationships and practices with teams across the school
• Ability to independently prioritise, problem solve and make decisions
• Ability to effectively forward plan
This is a full-time permanent position paying £30,635-£32,594 (NJC Outer London Scale 6 18-22), 36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and we’re looking for someone who shares our values and beliefs.We also have an attractive employee benefits package, including:
• Pension scheme with 19.01% employer contributions
• Opportunity for flexible work hours
• Supportive learning culture with funded continuous professional development (CPD)
• Paid membership of professional body (either CIM, CIPR or IoIC)
• Professional networking opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Opportunity to make your mark in a highly rewarding and meaningful role
As a community of 220 employees serving nearly 450 learners aged 4-25 with special educational needs and disabilities across 4 campuses and several sites, we’re seeking someone who is culturally aligned, who shares our values and is happy to contribute to the wider life of our happy and successful school.
West Lea is all about innovation, and as such, we are constantly evolving. The only true way to see what we can offer is by coming to see us and discovering why we believe you should make ‘our’ school, ‘your’ school. We want to provide you with all the information you need to decide whether the role and our school setting are right for you. We welcome questions and would love to show you around.
West Lea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK. CVs will not be accepted. The postholder may be required to work at any West Lea School site.