Senior School Placements Officer

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £31,009 up to £33,470 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered. Plus, discretionary annual bonus of up to 10% of salary

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

Coventry University’s National Institute of Teaching & Education (NITE) is a global provider of postgraduate degrees, training and professional development for teachers and school/college leaders. Our courses innovate in their flexibility and blend online and in-person delivery with school-based practice and a highly regarded tutorial programme.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join NITE as a Senior School Placements Officer. In this role, you’ll lead on developing and implementing key processes to ensure placement and employment schools meet Initial Teacher Training (ITT) standards and NITE’s requirements. You’ll work closely with schools to ensure a positive onboarding experience while making sure they meet eligibility criteria - helping set our students up for success from the very start.

This Role is based in Milton Keynes.

Please note we currently have two positions available for this role.

Our Successful Candidate

 We are looking for an experienced, highly organised and proactive individual to join the team to support the development of our school placement processes. They will demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Ideally, they will bring prior experience working in or with schools, or have a background in customer service, operations, or account management. 

We are looking for someone passionate about supporting schools and nurturing strong, positive relationships with school partnerships across the UK and internationally. Above all, the ideal candidate will have a positive, solution-focused mindset, a collaborative spirit and a genuine enthusiasm for working as part of a team. 

The Benefits

As a staff member of NITE, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing Date: Sunday 20^th July

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