Overview
Placement Coordinator Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at SCCD Training
Title: Placement Coordinator
Company: SCCD Training
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Job Description: Education Placement Coordinator
Location: 18-36 Wellington Street, Woolwich London, SE18 6PF
Reports to: Placement Coordinator
Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
Role Purpose
The Placement Coordinator is responsible for bridging the gap between our trainees and the classroom. Your primary objective is to secure high-quality work experience placements for SCCD learners by building and maintaining robust relationships with schools. You will act as a career coach for our learners and a recruitment partner for schools, ensuring a seamless match that often leads to permanent employment.
Key Responsibilities2. Learner Advocacy & Profile Building3. Compliance & Administration
- School Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Outbound Business Development: Conduct high-volume cold calling and strategic emailing to both new and existing schools to "sell" the benefits of hosting an SCCD trainee
- SLA Conversion: Explain the SCCD model to Headteachers and Business Managers, securing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for student placements
- Database Growth: Proactively research and identify new schools, multi-academy trusts (MATs), and nurseries to expand our placement network
- Account Management: Maintain regular contact with "host schools" to ensure they are satisfied with their current trainees and to anticipate future staffing needs
- Candidate Profiling: Work 1-on-1 with learners to translate their background and SCCD training into professional "Candidate Profiles" that appeal to school hiring managers
- Interview Coaching: Conduct mock interviews and briefing sessions with learners to ensure they are prepared for school meetings and classroom trials
- Expectation Management: Act as the primary point of contact for learner inquiries regarding their placement journey, providing realistic timelines and professional advice
- Vetting Coordination: Ensure all learners are "school-ready" with completed DBS checks and necessary compliance documentation before they step foot on site
- Tracking & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all school interactions and placement statuses within the CRM
- Feedback Loops: Collect and document feedback from schools following placement trials to help learners improve and to identify potential "hire" opportunities
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Placement Volume: Number of learners successfully placed in schools per month
- Activity Levels: Daily targets for outbound calls and new school outreach
- Conversion Rate: The percentage of placements that lead to a permanent job offer for the learner
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- The "Recruiter" Mindset: You aren't afraid of the phone. You understand that "No" from a school receptionist is just a starting point
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills; you must be able to write persuasive emails to busy Headteachers and speak with authority
- Empathy & Patience: You will be dealing with learners who may be nervous or transitioning careers; you need to be a supportive but firm mentor
- Organization: The ability to juggle 30+ active learner journeys while simultaneously cold-calling new schools
- Education Sector Knowledge (Preferred): Understanding of school hierarchies (Headteachers vs. Business Managers) and the academic calendar
Benefits
Why Join SCCD?
- Impact: You are directly responsible for helping people change their lives and enter the teaching profession
- Growth: Opportunity to move into Senior Placement or Business Development roles
- Culture: A fast-paced, high-energy environment with a focus on collective team success
