Industry Placement Officer: Education and Care; Assessor

Location: Hartlepool
Salary: £25,949 to £28,764 per annum pro rata
Post Type: Full Time Term Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 26 October 2026
Reference: 0689-26-R

Hartlepool Sixth Form is the top performing Sixth Form college in the North East for student achievement, with 100% pass rate for over 30 courses and 98% of our student progressing to either College or employment.
Here in Hartlepool, we have been delivering highly successful courses for more than 50 years as the only dedicated sixth form college in the area. Situated on the outskirts of the town centre, we have excellent facilities for both academic and vocational study with excellent sports facilities, fully equipped science labs, and have recently invested in a new digital academy and a health simulation ward.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated professional who is passionate about helping young people develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their future careers.
You will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to develop positive and productive relationships with students, colleagues, employers and placement providers. You will be confident working independently, managing competing priorities and responding positively to the challenges that can arise within work placements.
How will this person be a Change maker?
As an Industry Placement Officer, you will make a direct difference to young people's futures by connecting them with meaningful industry experiences and supporting them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for progression. You will be instrumental in creating high-quality placement opportunities, strengthening employer partnerships and ensuring every student is supported to make the most of their experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving Education and Early Years team and play a key role in supporting students undertaking Level 2 and T Level programmes, particularly T Level Education and Early Years, as well as supporting placement activity within Health.
You will be responsible for sourcing and coordinating high-quality industry placements, working closely with employers, students, curriculum teams and placement supervisors to ensure that placements are safe, purposeful and meet awarding organisation requirements.
The role offers the opportunity to combine employer engagement, student support, assessment and some face-to-face teaching. You will develop strong professional networks across industry while gaining valuable experience of supporting students to apply their learning in real-world settings. This role includes assessing students against the Education and Care competencies for license to practice.

• Source, develop and coordinate high-quality industry placements that meet curriculum requirements and awarding organisation standards.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employers, placement supervisors, students, parents and college colleagues to ensure placements are successful and students are well supported.
• Undertake placement visits and assessments, assessing…