Job Description

Careers, Work Experience and Transitions Coordinator Actual Salary: 26,123.32 - 30,316.08

FTE 28,350.05 - 32,900.20

Dependant on qualifications and experience

40 Hours per week, 42 weeks per year

We have an exciting opportunity for a Careers, Work Experience and Transitions Coordinator to join the team at Grace Garden School, Bristol. They will be responsible for arranging and monitoring enrichment opportunities (including volunteering and work experience) and transitions pathways based on the pupils needs. The role involves providing careers advice and pathways for pupils aged 12 years and older. This is a crucial role to realise the ambitious vision of the school in meeting the hopes and aspirations of the young people we serve.

You will need to:

Identify and engage a range of suitable educational providers, employers and organisations to secure meaningful next steps and placements for pupils

Lead on the development, implementation and sustainability of supported internships and other initiatives leading to employment.

Work with internal and external stakeholders to create a pathway to help the pupil develop in line with their destination goals

Record pupil progress and to manage the quality assurance of the placements

You must have:

Experience of working with young people with SEND.

Excellent interpersonal, customer service and relationship building skills.

The ability to build highly effective and productive relationships both internally and externally with employers and other key stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills

A knowledge of the "local offer"/ suitable opportunities available

Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is incredibly rewarding; we offer competitive salaries and holiday allowances, an auto-enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash.

In addition, staff receive valuable training opportunities including an in-depth interactive induction to enable our new team members to experience our Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum and also opportunities for further training and academic research including our own MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.

Full details of our benefits can be viewed on www.rmt.org/careers

Grace Garden School is a specialist school located on an 18-acre smallholding on the outskirts of Bristol, offering a range of outdoor learning activities in practical land and craft work to support the education and development of children and young people. Grace Garden School is part of Ruskin Mill Trust.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,350.00-32,900.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025