LOCATION: SILVERSTONE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 8QH Coventry University’s National Institute of Teaching & Education (NITE)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.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join NITE as Head of School Placements, which involves the management of all school placement processes for trainee teachers seeking to gain Qualified Teacher Status.
Working closely with schools across the country, the post-holder will play an important role in ensuring placements are available for trainees, whilst also overseeing the quality assurance processes involved.
About you
We are looking for a highly organised manager, ideally with experience of working within or with schools. The successful candidate will be able to work efficiently, at pace and with excellent attention to detail. They will have previous experience of leading a team from one or more of the following areas: teaching, customer services, project management or partnership development. As important, will be the ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders in schools, to ensure successful placements for all trainees.
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, including discounts with national retailers. These include:
For an informal discussion, please contact Deputy Executive Director, Louise Jakes by emailing louise.jakes@coventry.ac.uk or contact the talent acquisition team on talent.acquisition@coventry.ac.uk.
For more information on NITE please visit: www.coventry.ac.uk/nite
To view the full job description or personal specification please click here.
Start date: June 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter
Interview dates: Week commencing the 17th April
Location: Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire