Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Rob Southern
Work Placement Coordinator
Grade 6 (SCP12-14) – £15,125.95 - £15,624.19 (actual salary per annum)
22 hours and 30 minutes per week (3 days), 39 weeks per year
Outwood Academy Newbold is rated Good, with Outstanding leadership by Ofsted and we are based in the large, friendly, Derbyshire town of Chesterfield, near Derby and Sheffield.
We recognise a child’s time at school is irreplaceable and that education provides the bedrock for success in every area of life. This is why we take a holistic view to student development, placing equal value on vocational, practical, creative and academic ability.
Since joining the Outwood Family in 2015, we have been on a journey of transformation and improvement, which has seen our results improve, but more importantly we are delighted that after its latest inspection of the academy Ofsted noted that ‘parents, staff and pupils are positive about the changes that have been made to the school.’
We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Gold Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
Our knowledge-rich curriculum has something for everyone, with extra guidance for those requiring additional support and we do whatever it takes to help young people develop a sense of responsibility.
We believe we are on a journey to Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
Are you looking for a unique Post 16 school-based role? Are you imaginative, creative, solution-focused and organised? Can you inspire and support our P16 students studying T Levels (vocational qualifications) in contributing positively in the local workforce ?
Then the role Work Placement Officer at Outwood Academy Newbold could be the post for you!
At Outwood Post 16 Newbold we are at the beginning of our P16 T Level journey in Health From September 2025 our first cohort of students will undertake placements within a unique course, it offers students one day a week industrial placement within a rigorous academic programme to get them ‘ready for work’ when they qualify.
We are looking for an individual who can broker, manage and grow our placement offer with local workforce providers. They must also ensure that the student’s experience is positive and appropriate and will need to safeguard and mentor students on placements through day visits.
For this role you must have good communication skills, be organised, be adaptable and immerse yourself into the school environment. You will work closely with the Senior Director of Science and 6th form lead initially in establishing processes and systems required for this role; this is a completely unique role in our trust; hence you will be at the forefront of shaping the impact from it.
It is not essential for you to know about T Levels, training will be provided. However, it is advisable to have a broad understanding of the L3 qualification spectrum.
If you require any further information in regards to the role please contact Aalok Kanwar (Senior Director of Science) a.kanwar@outwood.com
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?
Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:
Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience. You will also receive:
Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:
We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools.
Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years.
We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children’s life chances within very quick timescales.
We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.
We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.
We are an award-winning multi-academy education trust with passion, purpose and people at our heart. We manage 41 transformative primary, junior, secondary and Post 16 schools up and down the North of England, from Redcar to Nottinghamshire, each celebrating very different identities but driven by a shared vision. Each academy is individually shaped around the community and children it serves.
We’re incredibly proud of how far our kind, creative and talented teachers and support staff go to make life better for our pupils and their families. It’s why we have built such a leading reputation in education and taken failing schools to Ofsted-rated outstanding in a record amount of time.
We are committed to putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives.
