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Teacher Industry Exchange Coordinator
Teacher Industry Exchange Coordinator – Fixed Term Position
West Suffolk College Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL Salary: £29,556 - £30,585 per annum Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed term until 31 July 2028, required as soon as possible Reference: 5240
About the Role
West Suffolk College is seeking a Teacher Industry Exchange Coordinator to lead the planning, delivery, and quality assurance of the government’s new initiative 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
- Applying this directly to curriculum planning, teaching practice, and student career guidance
Key Responsibilities
This position requires close collaboration with:
- Employers
- Schools
- Colleges
- Training providers
The coordinator will:
- Identify and develop placement opportunities
- Broker partnerships
- Manage programme logistics
- Provide ongoing support to participants
- Oversee recruitment, teacher-employer matching, and quality assurance
- Monitor placement effectiveness
- Gather impact evidence
- Ensure programme targets are met
- Share best practices across the network
The role demands a proactive individual capable of:
- Building strong professional relationships
- Engaging diverse stakeholders
- Promoting technical education to sustain relevant workforce alignment
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As the key bridge between industry and education, this position ensures: ✔ Teaching stays aligned with current workforce demands ✔ Enhanced student outcomes ✔ Strengthened employer engagement ✔ Development of a skilled regional workforce
Requirements & Qualifications
- Relevant teaching or industry experience preferred
- Strong coordination, relationship-building, and stakeholder-engagement skills
- Passion for technical education and industry collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple logistics while ensuring quality assurance
Benefits
Joining Eastern Education Group offers:
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership
- Family-friendly policies & flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking and on-site canteen
- Access to company events
- Memberships & discount schemes
- Learning & development opportunities
- Staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Staff communities including EDI and neurodiverse support
- Career progression prospects
About Eastern Education Group
Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider, delivering high-quality learning across schools, further education colleges, and specialist provisions.
Mission & Values
- Excellence, inclusivity, and innovation drive our approach
- Holistic education combines academic success with pastoral care
- Close partnering with local communities and industry leaders
- Strong commitment to compliance and regulatory standards (Ofsted-aligned)
- Supporting all learners, including:
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
- SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs)
- Vocational training
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Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding
Eastern Education Group is committed to:
- Safeguarding and promoting young people and vulnerable adults
- Equal opportunities for all applicants, aligned with the Equality Act 2010
Requirements for successful appointment: ✔ DBS checks (Enhanced Disclosure) ✔ Confirmed safeguarding processes
All data handling complies with Data Protection Act 2018.
Application Process
- Apply online: Submit via the recruitment portal
- Submit CV + cover letter by the closing date: 17 July 2026
- Interview scheduled: 23 July 2026
Critical Notes:
- This role is promoted as a Featured Job on Suffolk Jobs Direct
- Applications may be reviewed before the closing date—early submissions encouraged
- If no response within 14 working days, presume application unsuccessful
Recruitment Team Contact: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
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