JOB REF: VAF170: PART-TIME PLACEMENT OFFICER (EARLY YEARS & SCHOOLS)
£16,730 - £17,290 per annum, (pro rata to £27,513 - £28,433 per annum) dependent on qualifications & experience
22.5 hours per week, temporary up to 1 year to cover Maternity Leave
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 extension 3256.
If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application form here:-
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: Sunday 5 October 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, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £27,513.00-£28,433.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person