Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Placements Officer Full Time

About the job:

The School’s overall vision is to establish a learning community dedicated to quality in teaching, research, scholarship, and practice, while also contributing to local and worldwide initiatives to make a social difference. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering high-quality support to our academic staff, students, and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. The role provides comprehensive and professional placement support within the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work Initial Teacher Education programme. Placement allocations are made using a student-centred approach while considering a range of factors affecting the choice of placement school.

While hybrid working operates across most roles in the School, the successful postholder will be required to work on campus on a full‑time basis for their first six months in post. After this six‑month period, hybrid working will be introduced in line with School arrangements.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria and where appropriate meet the desirable criteria.

• Academic and/or vocational qualifications i.e. NVQ Level 3, A levels in relevant subject (or equivalent).
• Substantial relevant work experience, including experience in a student placement role.
• Experience of using Access database, including creating tables and complex queries.
• IT literacy and up to date knowledge of relevant computer packages and information systems.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.