- West Suffolk College
- Address: Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL
- Salary: £29,556 – £30,585 per annum
- Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
- Contract: Fixed term until 31 July 2028, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5240
West Suffolk College are seeking a Teacher Industry Exchange Coordinator tolead the planning, delivery and quality assurance of the government’s new initiative, which aims to strengthen collaboration between education and industry. The role involves developing and coordinating industry placements for teachers, enabling them to gain current, sector‑specific knowledge and real‑world experience that can be applied directly to curriculum planning, teaching practice and student career guidance.
Working closely with employers, schools, colleges and training providers, the coordinator will identify and develop placement opportunities, broker partnerships, manage programme logistics and provide ongoing support to participants. You will oversee all stages of the exchange programme, including recruitment, matching teachers with employers, monitoring placement quality and evaluating outcomes. You will also gather evidence of impact; ensure programme targets are met and share good practice across the network.
The role requires a proactive individual who can build strong professional relationships, engage a wide range of stakeholders and promote the value of technical education. Acting as a key link between industry and education, the coordinator will help ensure teaching remains aligned to current workforce needs, supporting improved student outcomes, stronger employer engagement and the development of a skilled regional workforce.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Canteen
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre‑employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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