Work Placement Co-ordinator/Assessor in Childcare

Work Placement Co-ordinator/Assessor in Childcare

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Department: Health, Creative Industries, Digital & Protective Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £12,000 - £30,000 / year

Description

This role involves coordinating and assessing work placement placements for Level 2, 3, and T Level Early Years Educator programmes across the Childcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise, assess, and monitor student placements across multiple programmes
• Identify and develop high-quality placement opportunities
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure health and safety compliance
• Engage with students to align placement goals with curriculum outcomes
• Assess learners in line with awarding body criteria and complete timely documentation
• Collaborate with curriculum teams and employers to maintain quality standards

Criteria

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant vocational area
• Assessor qualifications (A1/V1) or equivalent
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience in assessing competence based training
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrable experience in assessing childcare qualifications in the workplace

Please refer to the person specification for further details.

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Generous holiday allowance

Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

Flexible Working

Flexible working options are available to support work life balance.

Medicash

Access to Medicash health plans covering treatment and support.

Pension Scheme

Choice of the Teachers' or Local Government Pension scheme, depending on role.

Professional Development

Ongoing professional development opportunities, including formal and informal learning.

Industrial Commercial Updates

35 hours per year to visit a commercial operation and share innovative ideas.

Reward and Recognition

'Get Recognised' scheme acknowledges employee contributions; annual staff celebration event highlights outstanding performers.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym

Discounted access to the on campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.

Health and Wellbeing

Staff groups such as yoga, walking, meditation; mental health support; Cycle to Work scheme.

Travel

Discounted rail/bus travel, interest free season ticket loans, free on campus parking.

Retail Discounts

Cashback and discounts at major retailers.

Blue Light Card

Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light card for exclusive discounts.