Employment Coordinator

Location: Duchy College, Stoke Climsland

Terms and Conditions: Full Time (37 hours/52 weeks), Support Contract

Closing Date: 17 August 2026

Interview Date: week commencing Monday 24 August 2026

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their ambitions? Do you want to make a real difference every day while working for a college that is committed to inclusion, progression, and opportunity for all? We’re looking for an inspiring, energetic and motivated Employment Coordinator to join our team. This is a key role in supporting learners on our Employment Pathway programmes, including those on Supported Internships, as they prepare for adulthood and the world of work.

As an Employment Coordinator, you will:

• Play a key role in shaping learners’ futures by supporting the Study Programme Manager with recruitment onto Employment Pathway programmes, making sure the right learners find the right opportunities.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with employers, businesses and community providers, opening doors to meaningful work-related opportunities for our learners.
• Ensure every placement is safe and set up for success, completing Placement Suitability Questionnaires (PSQs), health and safety checks and employer briefings.
• Lead the deployment of Job Coaches, making sure learners have the right support in the workplace at the right time.
• Step into a job coaching role yourself for part of your week, working directly alongside learners on placement to build their confidence, workplace skills and independence.
• Champion inclusive employment by overseeing Access to Work funding and guiding employers to make reasonable adjustments in line with the SEND Code of Practice (2014) and Equality Act (2010).
• Collaborate closely with curriculum and support teams, helping learners capture and celebrate their progress and personal development along the way.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative team, helping learners to develop independence, resilience and employability skills, and to take their next steps with confidence.

Skills & Experience

Applicants must have or be working towards a nationally approved Stage 3 teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent) and have experience working with learners with SEND needs. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate outstanding ability to build working relationships with learners, staff and external agencies, experience and proven record of positive outcomes working with local businesses and/or employers and young people. As the role involves visiting local employers and supporting learners in external placements, a full UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a vehicle are essential. Working hours may occasionally fall outside of the standard college day.

We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:

• Generous annual leave schemes: 42 days* per annum for teaching roles (pro-rata for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.*37 days annual leave at commencement of employment, increasing to 42 days after successful completion of probationary period.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme – discounts with major retailers.
• Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks. We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of our mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively. Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals.