Work Experience Officer – Early Years

WoWork Experience Officer Early Years

Reference: 000102 | Closing Date: 07/06/2026 | Interview Date: W/C 15/06/2026

Salary: £32,944 - £37,006 (Pro rata salary £16,472 - £18,503). Incremental progression throughout the band is available

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 18 | Location: Eccles College, Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the successful and highly motivated Health Department at Eccles Sixth Form College as a Work Experience Officer. Our Early Years provision prepares learners for careers within childcare and education settings, and we are seeking a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting students to develop valuable industry experience. The successful candidate will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years and Education together with an Assessor qualification.

This flexible role includes adaptable working days and reimbursed travel expenses. Key responsibilities include supporting students to secure and succeed in meaningful Early Years placements, conducting safeguarding and employer checks, carrying out placement visits, monitoring attendance and placement hours, and building strong partnerships with nurseries, schools, and other Early Years providers. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and committed to enhancing the learner experience, with strong communication, IT, and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with students, employers, parents/carers, and curriculum staff.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email HR@salfordcc.ac.uk

Reasons to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.

• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.

To apply, follow the link - https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/salfordcitycollege/Job/JobDetail?JobId=103

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.