18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    17 July 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    29 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£29,556 - £30,585, dependent on experience and qualifications.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Teacher Industry Exchange Coordinator will lead the planning, delivery and quality assurance of the Government’s new initiative, which aims to strengthen collaboration between education and industry. The role involves developing and coordinating industry placements for teachers, enabling them to gain current, sector-specific knowledge and real-world experience that can be applied directly to curriculum planning, teaching practice and student career guidance.

Working closely with employers, schools, colleges and training providers, the Coordinator will identify and develop placement opportunities, broker partnerships, manage programme logistics and provide ongoing support to participants. The postholder will oversee all stages of the exchange programme, including recruitment, matching teachers with employers, monitoring placement quality and evaluating outcomes. They will also gather evidence of impact, ensure programme targets are met and share good practice across the network.

The role requires a proactive individual who can build strong professional relationships, engage a wide range of stakeholders and promote the value of technical education. Acting as a key link between industry and education, the Coordinator will help ensure teaching remains aligned to current workforce needs, supporting improved student outcomes, stronger employer engagement and the development of a skilled regional workforce.

What the school offers its staff

  • Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Family friendly policies and flexible working
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Free parking
  • Canteen
  • Company events
  • Access to various memberships and discount schemes
  • Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
  • Funded subject course development for your role
  • Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
  • Career progression opportunities

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculumremainsrelevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledgerequiredfor future careers.

Our group also prioritises supporting students withadditionallearning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We takea holistic approachto education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, andmaintaininghigh standardsacross all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees.Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support andfacilitateyour professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeinginitiativesand employeeassistance.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at:recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

Completed application forms should be made via ourrecruitment portal.If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date:Friday 17thJuly 2026

Interviews:Thursday 23rdJuly 2026

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closingdate,early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexualorientationor agein accordance withthe requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Eastern Education Group Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust

Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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