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The role

Post title: Placement Officer Fixed Term Contract / Maternity Cover

Salary: Grade G, £28,933- £31,473

Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Location: 39-41 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3LB

Would you like to work for an organisation steeped in history but focused on the future and recognised worldwide as an organisation of excellence? An organisation that promotes a healthy work/life balance and recognises and rewards achievements? If so, then Norland is the place for you.

Our award-winning early years undergraduate degree and integrated diploma programme is world-renowned for delivering outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students. In March 2019 we were also granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers (TDAP) by the Privy Council and now offer our own Early Years undergraduate degree alongside the prestigious Norland diploma. We were recently named the top university in the UK for enhanced graduate outcomes in the 2021 Whatuni Student Choice Awards and were runner up in the 2022 Small Specialist category.

We are looking to appoint a full time Placement Officer to join our busy and thriving placement team this spring. You will work as part of the academic team to help provide a high standard of placement support for all students. You must hold an appropriate Early Years related qualification at Level 3 or above and have recent demonstrable experience working within the Early Years field.

The successful candidate will contribute to the assessment of students by monitoring placements, providing written risk assessments, and preparing reports on student performance. This will involve visiting students on placement in London approximately three times a year. We are looking for someone who is committed and creative who can assist the Placement Manager and wider team in developing new initiatives.

You will need to be a self-starter, with the ability to get on well with people, be highly organised in order to meet deadlines and work to a high level of accuracy.  A flexible approach to your work and a friendly, approachable nature are key to being successful in this role.

Norland employee benefits:

  • Competitive salaries and pay progression
  • Generous holiday entitlement, including an extra day off on your birthday and 4 closure days at Christmas
  • Teachers’ Pension
  • Free staff parking
  • Support with continued professional development both financially and with study days
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Occasional staff lunches
  • Staff and departmental away days
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Income support scheme with access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • Discounts with Sodexo
  • Access to a digital mental health and wellbeing service

To apply

Complete an application form available on our website and return this, along with a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Janet Rose to [email protected]

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jo Brimble (Placement Manager) on 01225 904055 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 17 March

Interview Date: 28 March 2023

All candidates should ensure that they are available to attend an interview at any time on the above date before applying, alternative interview dates and times are not usually able to be offered.

As part of our interview process, all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a psychometric assessment prior to their interview.

Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  We expect all students and staff to share this commitment.

The suitability of all prospective staff will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers made will be on the condition of relevant safer recruitment checks being conducted and in line with the college policies and procedures.

Norland is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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Equal opportunities statement

Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  We expect all students and staff to share this commitment.

The suitability of all prospective staff will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers made will be on the condition of relevant safer recruitment checks being conducted and in line with the college policies and procedures.

Norland is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Application for employment

All candidates should ensure that they are available to attend an interview at any time on the above date before applying, alternative interview dates and times are not usually able to be offered.

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Engagement is dependent upon applicants’ proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and where applicable clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service and qualification checks.

Any employment offered will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months.

Safer Recruitment Statement:

Norland is an organisation which is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires all students and relevant staff to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

Declaration

The details on this application form are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if I have knowingly withheld or given false information, my application may be rejected or employment terminated if already commenced. I understand that no contract exists between me and Norland or any associated company until such time as I may receive a full offer of employment in writing.

Privacy Statement:

The information provided on this application form will remain private and confidential and will be used for the purpose of selection/recruitment only. If you are unsuccessful, we will keep your details on file with a view to considering you for any suitable vacancy that may arise within the next six months. Where the application is successful Norland may, from time to time, wish to process this information for business management purposes. Please also note that Norland may approach third parties to verify the information you have given. By signing this form you will be providing Norland with your consent to all these uses.