Work Experience & Careers Support Coordinator

Details

Salary & hours:

Contract Type: Part-time, Term Time Only

Working Hours: 5 hours per week (flexible), plus additional 8 days to be claimed as overtime from 11th - 22nd May to support w/e week.

Grade 2 points 3-4 £2,883.76 - £2,929.12 per annum 

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Kibworth Mead Academy is committed to preparing students for life beyond school and the world of work. We are proud to offer a comprehensive careers programme for students from Year 7 to Year 11. As part of our continued development, we are bringing the organisation of Year 10 work experience placements in-house and are looking for a flexible and motivated individual to help lead this new initiative.

We are seeking a Work Experience & Careers Support Coordinator to support the planning, administration, and delivery of our in-house work experience programme and careers platform. This new and evolving role is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ futures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of the Year 10 work experience programme

• Work flexibly for 1 day per week (5 hours) during term time (39 weeks)

• Be available to work full-time hours during Work Experience Week (beginning 11th – 22nd May 2026), supporting students and placements

• Manage and maintain our Unifrog careers platform

• Keep accurate and up-to-date records on our employer and placements database

• Liaise with employers, staff, students, and parents to ensure smooth communication and placement arrangements

• Contribute to the development of a sustainable and high-quality in-house work experience model

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Confident using digital platforms and maintaining databases

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with students and parents

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Flexible and proactive approach

Desirable:

• Experience working in a school or education environment

• Understanding of careers education or work experience coordination

• Familiarity with Unifrog (training can be provided)

Additional Information

• The role fits comfortably within a school day (9:00am–3:00pm)

• Hours are flexible and can be discussed at interview

• The position is offered on a part-time, term-time basis initially for 1 academic year

Closing Date: Monday 22nd September

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.