Job Description
Summary:
Careers Advisor job opportunity with a focus on student support and guidance.
About the School:
A school committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, fostering academic excellence and personal development in a beautiful setting.
The Opportunity:
As a Careers Advisor, you will be instrumental in helping students explore their future pathways and make informed decisions about their education and career options. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and dynamic school community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, impartial careers guidance to students through 1:1 interviews and small group sessions.
- Develop individual transition and action plans for students, prioritising interventions for vulnerable students.
- Offer comprehensive information, advice, and signposting to specialist agencies on careers, education, employment, and training.
- Conduct thorough research on career options and support organisations to meet students' diverse needs.
- Deliver engaging small group sessions and presentations on careers guidance and personal development.
- Build strong relationships with external organisations to create opportunities for students.
- Collaborate with families and carers to support each student's development.
- Provide targeted support during key academic milestones, including options days and results days.
- Use IT systems to manage administrative tasks and track student progress.
- Prepare reports and statistical returns related to the role.
- Coordinate the destination tracking of students in Years 11, 12, and 13.
- Develop resources and displays for careers education.
- Support the UCAS application process for Sixth Form students.
- Organise and manage education and career events, such as careers fairs.
- Contribute to the development of careers policies and resources.
- Deliver careers education activities and provide staff training.
- Maintain the school's careers library and displays.
- Stay informed about labour market trends and professional developments.
- Participate in school inspections and evaluate the quality of careers provision.
- Operate in line with school policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Experience in Business/Commerce
- Knowledge of UCAS
- Ability to work effectively with young people of all ages
- Strong communication skills with a range of stakeholders
- Reliable with excellent time management skills
- Flexible and resilient, able to adapt to change
Preferred
- Degree-level education
- Level 4 or Level 6 Diploma in Career Information and Advice
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to teach Business Studies and/or Economics
- Enthusiastic and passionate about education and career development
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Generous employer pension contributions
- Free onsite parking and complimentary meals during working hours
- Access to a beautiful parkland setting and school facilities