37 hours per week | Term Time Only | Start ASAP
We're looking for a Careers Officer to deliver careers guidance and coordinate careers education across a secondary school.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide 1:1 and small-group careers guidance to students.
-
Support students with UCAS applications, apprenticeships, further education and employment pathways.
-
Lead the Year 10 Work Experience Programme.
-
Organise the annual Year 11 Careers Fair and other careers events.
-
Build relationships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers.
-
Monitor and report on the Gatsby Benchmarks using Compass+.
-
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding and GDPR requirements.
Essential Requirements
-
GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
-
Level 4 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Advice, or willingness to work towards it.
-
Strong administration, organisation and IT skills.
-
Experience providing advice, guidance or support to young people or customers.
-
Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
Desirable
-
Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development.
-
Previous experience as a Careers Adviser, Connexions Adviser, Careers Coordinator or within a school/college careers team.
-
Knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks, Compass+, UCAS and apprenticeship pathways.
-
Experience working within a school environment.
Ideal Backgrounds
We're particularly interested in:
-
Qualified Careers Advisers, Connexions Advisers or school/college careers staff.
-
Strong school administrators with excellent organisational skills who are willing to complete the Level 4 qualification with support.
Enhnaced DBS registered with the update service is mandtaory for this postion.
Apply today
