Early Years Placement Officer and Assessor full time, term time only, 40 weeks
£ 26,642 pro rata to £23,516 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for a Placement Officer and Assessor to join our thriving department at BSDC. We're looking for a highly motivated individual with a background in Early Years and experience of delivering to students. An Assessor Qualification is essential to this post or a willingness to work towards one to support our full-time learners to successfully complete their work/industry placement.
Hours for this role can be flexible to support learner and employer visits between 8:30 – 5pm.
You will have high expectations of learners and the ability to support and develop their skills in working with children. You will visit and observe learners in their practice and support them in preparing evidence for their qualification.
The role will involve engaging with new and existing employers to secure high quality work experience opportunities and T Level Placements.
The role will encompass travel to a variety of employers, so you must be able to manage your schedule effectively to meet the needs of the learners, the curriculum and the employers.
Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
- Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
- Generous holiday plans
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working policies
- Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
- On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free annual eye tests
- Access to our onsite gym
- Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
- Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 24th October 2024 with the intention to interview on Thursday 31st October and Thursday 7th November . Please see our "Work For Us" page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.