* Work Experience & Careers Support CoordinatorNEWFast Apply# Work Experience & Careers Support CoordinatorEmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade 2 points 3-4 £2,883.76 - £2,929.12 per annumPosted: 9th September 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 22nd September 2025 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1505960Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1505960* Share :**Work Experience & Careers Support Coordinator****Details**Salary & hours:Contract Type: Part-time, Term Time OnlyWorking Hours: 5 hours per week (flexible), plus additional 8 days to be claimed as overtime from 11th - 22nd May to support w/e week.Grade 2 points 3-4 £2,883.76 - £2,929.12 per annumStart Date: ASAP**About the Role**Kibworth Mead Academy is committed to preparing students for life beyond school and the world of work. We are proud to offer a comprehensive careers programme for students from Year 7 to Year 11. As part of our continued development, we are bringing the organisation of Year 10 work experience placements in-house and are looking for a flexible and motivated individual to help lead this new initiative.We are seeking a Work Experience & Careers Support Coordinator to support the planning, administration, and delivery of our in-house work experience programme and careers platform. This new and evolving role is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ futures.**Key Responsibilities**• Support the coordination and delivery of the Year 10 work experience programme• Work flexibly for 1 day per week (5 hours) during term time (39 weeks)• Be available to work full-time hours during Work Experience Week (beginning 11th – 22nd May 2026), supporting students and placements• Manage and maintain our Unifrog careers platform• Keep accurate and up-to-date records on our employer and placements database• Liaise with employers, staff, students, and parents to ensure smooth communication and placement arrangements• Contribute to the development of a sustainable and high-quality in-house work experience model**Person Specification**Essential:• Strong organisational and administrative skills• Confident using digital platforms and maintaining databases• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with students and parents• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively• Flexible and proactive approachDesirable:• Experience working in a school or education environment• Understanding of careers education or work experience coordination• Familiarity with Unifrog (training can be provided)**Additional Information**• The role fits comfortably within a school day (9:00am–3:00pm)• Hours are flexible and can be discussed at interview• The position is offered on a part-time, term-time basis initially for 1 academic year**Closing Date: Monday 22nd September****We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.### Kibworth Mead Academy
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