Job Description
CEO: Lee Wilson
Principal: Dave Cavill
OGAT Grade 6 (SCP 12-14)
22.5 hours per week in the first instance, Monday to Friday. Term time only + 5 days (39 weeks). Please note that if we seek additional T Level offers in 2026, this job has the potential to become full time, 37 hours per week.
Actual salary: £14,656 to £15,138 (full time equivalent £27,711 to £28,624)
Are you looking for a unique Post 16 school-based role? Are you imaginative, creative, solution- focused and organised? Can you inspire and support our P16 students studying T Levels (vocational qualifications) in contributing positively in the local workforce?
Then the role of Work Placement Officer at Outwood Post 16 Centre Worksop could be the post for you!
At Outwood Post 16 Worksop we are at the beginning of our P16 T Level journey in Health. From September 2025 our first cohort of students will undertake placements within a unique course, it offers students one day a week industrial placement within a rigorous academic programme to get them ‘ready for work’ when they qualify.
We are looking for an individual who can broker, manage and grow our placement offer with local workforce providers. They must also ensure that the student’s experience is positive and appropriate and will need to safeguard and mentor students on placements through day visits.
For this role you must have good communication skills, be organised, be adaptable and immerse yourself into the school environment. You will work closely with the Senior Director of Science and 6th form lead initially in establishing processes and systems required for this role; this is a completely unique role in our trust; hence you will be at the forefront of shaping the impact from it.
It is not essential for you to know about T Levels, training will be provided. However, it is advisable to have a broad understanding of the L3 qualification spectrum.
If you require any further information in regards to the role please contact Aalok Kanwar (Senior Director of Science)
[email protected]'A message from the community executive principal'.
As the Community Executive Principal, I'm excited to share why joining our team offers a unique and rewarding experience that goes beyond working in a single school - if you choose to become a part of the team you will influence the lives of over 6,000 young people; shaping their futures by raising standards and transforming lives.
Imagine being part of a supportive network of four Outwood academies across Nottinghamshire and Sheffield, where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. This is what it means to be part of our Outwood community, and it's something I'm passionate about fostering in my role. Across the learning community we host joint senior team meetings, schedule regular learning walks in different schools for colleagues (at all levels), work with local businesses to secure student opportunities and enrichments and are constantly developing mechanisms for working with parents. We have fostered a culture of sharing the very best practice across the community and are committed to providing world class professional development for teaching and support staff.
With Us, You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Connect and collaborate with colleagues across multiple schools: Share best practices, participate in joint projects, and learn from a diverse range of experienced professionals.
- Develop your skills and expertise: Benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities and contribute to a dynamic learning community.
- Make a bigger impact: Your contributions will extend beyond your own classroom, and school, influencing and supporting colleagues and students across the community.
- Be part of something bigger: Experience the strength and support of a close-knit community within the larger Outwood family.
I work closely with each academy in our community to facilitate this collaboration, ensuring that we are sharing our strengths, learning from each other, and constantly striving for improvement. This creates a truly unique and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We also look to extend and enrich the lives of our students ensuring they too benefit from being part of a wider 'community' than the one in which they live.
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Closing date: Midday, Thursday 26th June 2025
About Us
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?
Outwood Grange Academies Trust Supports Colleagues By Funding An Extensive Range Of Accredited Training Courses And Apprenticeship Opportunities Up To Masters Level. We Also Offer
Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience. You will also receive:
- A comprehensive induction and training process
- Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one
- Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
- Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
- A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role
Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:
- Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
- Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
- Legal guidance
- Financial guidance and debt counselling
- Child and dependent care support and advice
- Support for managers
Benefits
We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
- Access to various discount sites
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
For more information on Outwood and a message from our CEO please click here
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools.
Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years.
We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children’s life chances within very quick timescales.
We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.
We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.
