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.
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