Job Description
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An experienced Work Experience Co-ordinator is required from September 2017 for 25 hours per week (term time only) to provide an inspiring and best practice careers service throughout the school.
We are a specialist Special School and are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive, reliable and highly motivated work experience co-ordinator to work with students in our College Phase.
The school is keen to appoint an individual who is firmly committed to working with young people and has a passion for advising young people on their future career pathways. We are looking for someone who is positive, professional and an excellent practitioner.
The successful candidate will:
· co-ordinate work experience and provide information to employers, parents and learners regarding the requirements of work-based learning and to liaise with transitions and assessors to ensure timely responses to enquiries
· lead on the sourcing and monitoring of placements
· work directly with valued employer partners to expand the opportunities for our young people
· have a confident telephone manner and excellent verbal and written communication skills in dealing with a wide range of clients.
· require accurate record keeping and have attention to detail
· will need their own transport to attend employer visits.
In return, we can offer:
· A well-resourced school with an attractive and spacious New Build
· Lively, enthusiastic and caring ethos
· Friendly and supportive team
You can read more about us on our website at www.edithborthwick.essex.sch.uk