WEX Coordinator. Job in Thornton Heath Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for a Work Experience (WEX) / Careers Coordinator on behalf of an SEN College.

Role : Careers Coordinator

Full Time : 5 days a week

Hours : You must be available between the hours of 8 : 30am - 4 : 30pm

Location : South Norwood, Southeast London

Pay : GBP110 - GBP120 per day

Start 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 programme

Identify suitable students for work experience placements

Secure appropriate WEX placements for Year 12 and 13 students

Conduct Health & Safety checks with employers

Stay informed on changes to WEX legislation

Monitor student progress during placements and collect employer feedback

Maintain and report on CRL (Career Related Learning) data

Organise and track student participation in WEX

Support WRCL at career events, workshops, and projects

Assist in engaging students in extracurricular career development activities

Recruit, brief, and support volunteers for CRL events

Liaise 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 needed

Guide Year 13 & 14 students through post-18 options (college, apprenticeships, etc.)

Organise employer-led talks and networking opportunities for students

Build and maintain relationships with external partners and organisations

Support the college in achieving the Eight Gatsby Benchmarks

Carry out any reasonable tasks as requested by the WRCL

Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiables) :

You MUST have access to your own car

Proven experience in Careers & Guidance

DBs on the update service (Child & 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

To Apply :

Call or email Lale - (phone number removed) option 1 option 3

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