Learner Industry Placement Officer

Learner Industry Placement Officer

Location: Newcastle College

Salary: £26,878 - £32,291 pro rata

Number of posts: 1 post - 18+ hours (permanent), 1 post - 37 hours (temporary, 12 months maternity cover)

Introduction

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024, we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged that staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive, and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners, teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive, and teachers create highly supportive, calm, and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive.

In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study. To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report, and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

About the Group

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices working with more than 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

Role Overview

This exciting opportunity involves joining our expanding Employer Partnerships and Work Placement team. The role will involve coordinating and managing learner placements, ensuring students are matched to appropriate placement opportunities provided through the Employer Partnership Team. The successful candidate will support learners throughout their placement journey, including placement preparation, monitoring, and ongoing learner support, while maintaining effective working relationships with employers, curriculum teams, and external partners.

Candidate Requirements

• Hold a relevant qualification


• Substantial experience of working with young people, employers, or within an education, employability, or learner support environment


• Hold English & Maths GCSE or equivalent


• Effective communicator


• Strong administrative skills, well-organised, and able to keep accurate records


• Hold a current driving licence and have use of a car


• IT literate with experience in MS Office software and databases

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage student placements, ensuring learners are matched to appropriate opportunities


• Act as the main point of contact for learners throughout the placement process, providing ongoing support and guidance


• Ensure a minimum of 3 workplace observations for T Level learners are completed across the placement duration, alongside assessment of diaries and workbooks


• Ensure all placement documentation is completed accurately and timely, maintaining comprehensive records on systems such as Grofar


• Monitor learner attendance and progress on placement, addressing issues promptly


• Support learners in completing pre-placement requirements (e.g., DBS checks, care certificates, CSCS cards, food hygiene) and ensure they receive a comprehensive induction from both the College and the employer

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme


• 24 Days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure


• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)


• Subsidised Gym Membership


• Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)


• Staff parking


• Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme


• On-site restaurant facilities and free early morning coffee, tea, and toast

Application Process

To apply for the role of Learner Industry Placement Officer, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form. If applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to the application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website. The closing date for applications is 27th September 2026.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college-based positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

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summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study. To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group. The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Employer Partnerships and Work Placement team. The role will involve the coordination and management of learner placements, ensuring students are matched to appropriate placement opportunities provided through the Employer Partnership Team. The successful candidate will support learners throughout their placement journey, including placement preparation, monitoring
and ongoing learner support, whilst maintaining effective working relationships with employers, curriculum teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant qualification and have substantial experience of working with young people, employers or within an education, employability or learner support environment. Main Duties and Responsibilities include: ? To coordinate and manage student placements, ensuring learners are matched to appropriate opportunities provided by the Employer Partnership Team. ? To act as the main point of contact for learners throughout the placement process, providing ongoing support and guidance from initial matching through to successful completion of their placement programme ? To ensure a minimum of 3 workplace observations (for T Level learners) are completed across the duration of the placement programme, alongside assessment of placement diaries/workbooks where required. ? To ensure all placement documentation is completed
accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date records on systems such as Grofar, and ensuring that all learner placement hours, targets and programme requirements are achieved within agreed timelines. ? To monitor learner attendance and progress on placement (weekly or block release as appropriate), ensuring learners remain on track and addressing any issues promptly. ? To ensure learners are fully prepared for placement by supporting the completion of all pre-placement requirements (e.g. DBS checks, care certificates, CSCS cards, food hygiene) and ensuring they receive a comprehensive induction from both the College and the employer. Required Skills and Experience: ? Holds a relevant qualification ? Has substantial experience of supporting young people or learners within an education, employability or structured support environment. ? Holds English & Maths GCSE or equivalent. ? Is an effective communicator. ? Has strong
administrative skills, well organised, able to keep accurate and easily retrievable records. ? Holds a current driving licence and has use of a car. ? IT literate, experience of using MS Office software and databases. What's in it for you? The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes: ? Local Government Pension Scheme ? 24 Day annual leave, rising to 30 following 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure period ? Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice). ? Subsidised Gym Membership. ? Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget). ? Staff parking available ? Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme ? On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast How to apply: To apply for the role of Learner Industry Placement Officer please click ?Apply Now' to complete an online application form. (If you are applying via a jobs board, you

Learner Industry Placement Officer Location: Newcastle College Salary: £26,878 - £32,291 pro rata 1 post - 18 ? hours permanent 1 post - 37 hours temporary (12 months maternity cover) Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's ?staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' ?teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and ?teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.In