Work Experience, Careers and Transition Co-ordinator
Ash Lea School, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3PAThis job expired on 4 October 2024
Earliest start date
1 December 2024
Latest start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
4 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about supporting young people as they prepare for life beyond school? Ash Lea School is seeking a Work Experience, Careers, and Transition Coordinator to help shape the futures of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and oversee pupil career activities, including work experience programs and career-related events.
• Support teachers in transition planning for pupils, ensuring smooth progression through each phase of school life.
• Advise and guide pupils and their families on post-school opportunities, including further education, apprenticeships, and employment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including colleges, employers, and health professionals.
• Ensure the school’s compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and contribute to Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) processes and training.
• Provide training, support, and guidance to staff, pupils, and families on transition processes and career pathways.
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong communication, networking, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of personal drive and initiative.
• Experience in supporting children with SEND is advantageous. •
A good understanding of careers education, transition processes, and EHCP requirements.
• Experience in education, careers, or a related field is beneficial, but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
You will be supported with your personal and professional development by a school passionate about continuous learning and growth.
Commitment to safeguarding
This authority and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an ENHANCED criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Ash Lea School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 18
- School size
- 98 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ash Lea School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- michele.ince@ashlea.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 989 2744
Special school for children with moderate to severe and complex learning difficulties
Arranging a visit to Ash Lea School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email michele.ince@ashlea.notts.sch.uk.
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