Industry & Work Placement Visitor for Education and Early Years (0.5)

INDUSTRY & WORK PLACEMENT VISITOR FOR EDUCATION AND EARLY YEARS (0.5) - REF 241259 Up to £11,037 p.a. (FTE £26,142 p.a.) – Pay award pending 18.5 hours per week during term time only (38 weeks) Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, a friendly and supportive culture, and a focus on putting the student at the heart of all we do. We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District. An opportunity has arisen for a Work Placement Visitor to join our highly ambitious and successful School of Health, Care and Childhood Studies, supporting both our Adult and 16-19 Early Years and Education students to achieve their industry and work placement targets. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about ensuring our students are presented with valuable opportunities to experience the world of work. They must have experience and a sound understanding of working in Education and Early Years and a Level 3 Early Years Qualification. The post-holder will need to work effectively with all support functions across the college; be confident in making calls to employers to secure placement visits; hold employer meetings; visit classes to speak with students and meet them on a one-to-one basis; and support students through the DBS process to resolve any difficulties. They must value attention to detail and be able to produce work to the highest standards, meeting strict targets and deadlines. The successful applicant will be friendly and approachable, fully able to relate to and work alongside both young people and adult learners, and willing to undertake further training and development to join the School of Health, Care and Childhood Studies on its rapid journey of improvement. You will also be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 10

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January 2025 For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number. Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

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