Work-Related Learning Coordinator
Ref: SCH-TDA-0097 19 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 22.20 Weeks per Year: 44.484 Pay Grade: TDA 21The Role
Join Our Mission to Empower Deaf Learners!
Become a Work-Related Learning (WRL) Coordinator at the Deaf Academy, Exmouth.
£13,780 TTO (0.6 FTE, 3 Days)
Are you passionate about creating meaningful career pathways for young people? Do you believe in equity, inclusion, and the power of opportunity? If so, we invite you to become a key part of our dynamic team as a WRL Coordinator.
About the Role
As our WRL Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to develop and deliver impactful work-related learning experiences for Deaf students. You’ll build strong partnerships with local businesses, advocate for inclusive employment practices, and ensure our learners are supported, safe, and thriving in their placements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all aspects of Work-Related Learning across the Academy.
- Build and maintain relationships with external businesses to secure meaningful placements.
- Deliver impartial careers guidance and support students in achieving their career goals.
- Oversee health and safety audits, risk assessments, and placement documentation.
- Support the development of supported internships and accredited programmes.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance WRL opportunities.
We are looking for someone who is
- Qualified or willing to train as an impartial careers advisor.
- Experienced in coordinating work placements or careers programmes.
- Skilled in building partnerships and advocating for inclusive practices.
- Knowledgeable in safeguarding, health & safety, and learner development.
- Confident in data analysis and reporting to inform strategic decisions.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of deaf learners.
- Flexible working (term-time only, 3 days/week).
Are you Ready to Inspire Futures?
If you're a proactive, compassionate, and organised professional who thrives on making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape brighter futures through meaningful work-related learning.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma/Degree in Careers Guidance |
Desirable
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| Good Standard of literacy and numeracy |
Essential
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| Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel |
Essential
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Skills
| Experience | |
|---|---|
| Experience of working 1:1 with students off-site to support their learning |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS check is required.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The Academy is a Disability Committed Employer in promoting diversity and inclusion for all its students and staff. The Academy is also signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in supporting ex-service personnel in recognising their skills and experience.
The Deaf Academy
The Deaf Academy
1 Douglas Avenue
Exmouth
Devon
EX8 2AU
Amanda Yendell
ayendell@thedeafacademy.a...