Work Placement Officer - Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,438 to £32,292 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1542513 |
Summary
Work Placement Officer – Maternity CoverLocation: Wakefield College
Salary: £30,438 to £32,292 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Weeks: 52 weeks per year
Please note, this role is to cover Maternity until April/May 2027, or until the post holder returns
Do you have a passion for supporting students with work placements?
We are recruiting for a Work Placement Officer to join our department where you will be responsible for co-ordinating and arranging work placements for students at Wakefield College, providing support when needed at Selby and Castleford colleges.
As a Work Placement Officer your duties will include:
Sourcing and exploring opportunities for student work placements with vocationally relevant employers.
Conducting visits to employer premises to monitor the progress of students on their work placement and assess the performance and competence of Early Years students against specific assessment criteria.
Building strong relationships with such employers and liaise on candidate suitability.
Promoting the value of work experience and work/ industry placements with students, enhancing progression opportunities.
Support the delivery of readiness for work experience through group activity.
The role of the Work Placement Officer is varied, and every day is different with new challenges. You will get to meet and support students and employers as you co-ordinate the work placement process.
You will have:
GCSEs in Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent
Experience of assessing within Early Years and Childcare, including on T-level Education & Early Years
Experience of working with employers in an educational or training setting
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
See what we have to offer and come and join our experienced and supportive team, you won’t be disappointed.
Benefits include:
Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
Discounted Metro Card Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to employee assistance programme
Reduced price personal gym membership
Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
Annual Staff Recognition AwardsDirect applicants only – No agency CVsClosing date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Interview date: Monday 20th April 2026The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.
All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all
Salary: £30,438 to £32,292 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Weeks: 52 weeks per year
Please note, this role is to cover Maternity until April/May 2027, or until the post holder returns
Do you have a passion for supporting students with work placements?
We are recruiting for a Work Placement Officer to join our department where you will be responsible for co-ordinating and arranging work placements for students at Wakefield College, providing support when needed at Selby and Castleford colleges.
As a Work Placement Officer your duties will include:
Sourcing and exploring opportunities for student work placements with vocationally relevant employers.
Conducting visits to employer premises to monitor the progress of students on their work placement and assess the performance and competence of Early Years students against specific assessment criteria.
Building strong relationships with such employers and liaise on candidate suitability.
Promoting the value of work experience and work/ industry placements with students, enhancing progression opportunities.
Support the delivery of readiness for work experience through group activity.
The role of the Work Placement Officer is varied, and every day is different with new challenges. You will get to meet and support students and employers as you co-ordinate the work placement process.
You will have:
GCSEs in Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent
Experience of assessing within Early Years and Childcare, including on T-level Education & Early Years
Experience of working with employers in an educational or training setting
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
See what we have to offer and come and join our experienced and supportive team, you won’t be disappointed.
Benefits include:
Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
Discounted Metro Card Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to employee assistance programme
Reduced price personal gym membership
Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
Annual Staff Recognition AwardsDirect applicants only – No agency CVsClosing date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Interview date: Monday 20th April 2026The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.
All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all