Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for a Work Experience (WEX) / Careers Coordinator on behalf of an SEN College.
Role: Careers CoordinatorFull Time: 5 days a weekHours: You must be available between the hours of 8:30am - 4:30pmLocation: South Norwood, Southeast LondonPay: GBP110 - GBP120 per dayStart Date: September 2025
Access to your own car is essential for this role, as approximately 70% of your day will involve driving students to and from their work placements.
Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the Work-Related Careers Lead (WRCL) to deliver a high-quality careers programmeIdentify suitable students for work experience placementsSecure appropriate WEX placements for Year 12 and 13 studentsConduct Health and Safety checks with employersStay informed on changes to WEX legislationMonitor student progress during placements and collect employer feedbackMaintain and report on CRL (Career Related Learning) dataOrganise and track student participation in WEXSupport WRCL at career events, workshops, and projectsAssist in engaging students in extracurricular career development activitiesRecruit, brief, and support volunteers for CRL eventsLiaise with employers for career-related school events (assemblies, talks, etc.)Occasionally work flexible hours (e.g. evenings for events)Escort students to interviews and placements where neededGuide Year 13 and 14 students through post-18 options (college, apprenticeships, etc.)Organise employer-led talks and networking opportunities for studentsBuild and maintain relationships with external partners and organisationsSupport the college in achieving the Eight Gatsby BenchmarksCarry out any reasonable tasks as requested by the WRCL
Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiables):You MUST have access to your own carProven experience in Careers and GuidanceDBs on the update service (Child and Adult)2 references (Covering the past 2 years of your employment)
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team
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