Work Experience Coach (multiple)

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the future workforce.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Work Experience Coach, your focus will be to develop students’ work skills, raise career aspirations, and unlock progression opportunities by delivering an engaging and relevant Work Experience programme and linking with employers to provide quality work placements.

You will be working across both our Waterfront and Springfield centres, with travel to other centres as required from time to time. A driving license and access to a car would be beneficial to the role.

Your key responsibilities will be to deliver the Work Experience tutorial framework, secure and plan quality placements to meet the needs of the qualifications, and drive the work preparation Passport Award programme, to meet the needs of your students’ study programmes.

Ideally, you’ll have knowledge of engaging employers, working with young people, and developing employability skills; holding an IAG or teaching qualification would be an advantage (or be willing to work towards them). You’ll have proven experience in training/classroom delivery including the development of individual learning plans, and a track record in driving performance to achieve KPI targets. You will have excellent IT skills and the ability to communicate effectively, build effective working relationships, provide first class customer service and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Hours / weeks: 

18.5 hours / 52 weeks (0.5 FTE) - Huddersfield based.
 28 hours / 52 weeks (0.75 FTE) - Dewsbury based.

Closing date: Thursday 8th June (midday)
(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed interview date: Week commencing 12th June 2023.

Please remember to remove all personal details (name, date of birth) from your CV and cover letter

If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.