Work Placement Coordinator - Animal Management

INTERNAL ONLY VACANCY

Salary: £5,859.03 - £6,158.75 per annum (pro rata of £25,100.00 - £26,384.00) plus excellent benefits

Contract: Part time, fixed term until 01 June 2027. 11.1 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (term time only)

Location: Paignton, Devon

South Devon College is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and industry-focused professional to help shape outstanding learning experiences for students in Animal Management and support the successful introduction of T Levels. This varied and hands-on role will coordinate the development, delivery and evaluation of high-quality industry placements, working closely with curriculum teams, students and employers to ensure placements are meaningful, compliant and add real value to the student study programme. You will be instrumental in building and sustaining strong employer partnerships, embedding industry placements within existing work-based learning opportunities and supporting the College to meet DfE and ESFA expectations, while making a positive and lasting impact on learner outcomes and progression.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A relevant degree or appropriate industry experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and recent industrial practice
• Experience of teaching, training, and assessing learners, or willingness to achieve a teaching qualification within the College's timeframe
• Strong subject knowledge across Level 1 to degree provision

Additional Responsibilities

With excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, you will be a motivating, student-centred practitioner who can manage workloads, meet deadlines and contribute positively to curriculum development. A self-motivated team player with a “can-do” attitude, you will support the College’s mission and work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Important Information

Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 6 May

Interview Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026

Please note that you will be required to possess an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.

Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.