Job Description

JOB REF: VAF130: PART-TIME PLACEMENT OFFICER (EARLY YEARS & SCHOOLS)

11,153 - 11,526 per annum, (pro rata to 27,513 - 28,433 per annum) dependent on qualifications & experience

15 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the high performing 'Early Years and Schools Curriculum Area' at Boston College.

You need to have a passion for Early Years, current up-to-date experience of working in the sector, hold a minimum Level 3 Qualification in Early Years, alongside the Assessors Award, and have an enthusiastic commitment to share your knowledge and experience with learners.

The successful candidate will assess learners' competency in the workplace and teach placement elements across Level 2/3 courses within the Early Years' department. Some experience of teaching or leading training sessions would be desirable however not essential. You will be supported through training and ongoing professional development to help you become an outstanding Placement Officer. This role offers a new career pathway for someone with high levels of professionalism and organisational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must as the successful candidate will be responsible for forming and maintaining effective, professional working relationships with a range of early years settings.

For an informal discussion, please contact Danielle Brown, Senior Learning Lead, on 01205 365701 extension 3256.

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application form here:- https://ce1045li.webitrent.com/ce1045li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=86299202H4

What we offer:

Be part of a supportive and inclusive educational environment Enjoy professional development opportunities and career progression Employer pension contribution Full range of family friendly policies Generous paid holidays Generous sick pay policy Competitive salary Free on-site parking Access to apply for a discount card and benefits platform 30% discount on fees at on-site Nursery (Little Acorns) Access to a healthcare scheme following a successful probation period (Access to Best Doctors and contributions towards costs of optical, dental, physiotherapy and more!) Access to a reward discounts scheme following a successful probation period Discounted Gym Membership and free-swimming sessions (at certain times) with Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex On-site fine dining at our restaurant, EDEN On-site Coffee shops based at Rochford Campus and Peter Paine Performance Centre Annual Staff Celebration Day Christmas College Closure Days

Closing date: Thursday 31 July 2025

Interview date: TBC

Boston College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all learners. All posts are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

Boston College is committed to promoting Equality and Diversity

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 11,153.00-11,526.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: VAF130