Careers leader

Essential Qualifications and training

• GCSE maths and English (C+/4+)
• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Advice and Guidance or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications and training

• A degree in a relevant subject area

Essential Experience

• Work in a school/college environment or with young people
• Office administration experience
• Leadership and management experience in a school environmentor other relevant organisation
• Networking experience across multiple stakeholders

Essential Skills and knowledge

• Organisational and administrative skills
• Competent with common IT systems, e.g. Microsoft Office
• High standards of communication (verbal and written)
• Time management and planning
• Ability to lead and work as a member of a team to achieveagreed objectives
• Ability to establish and develop strong professionalrelationships
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively, andknowledge of relevant data protection practices
• Knowledge of the higher education and careers market
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation on careers in school,including the Gatsby Benchmarks
• Awareness and understanding of special educational needs anddisability
• Cultural literacy, and experience serving a diversecommunity

Personal qualities

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build goodrelationships with colleagues and pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils andpromoting the ethos and values of the school
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil wellbeing and equality
• Resilient, positive, forward-looking and enthusiastic aboutmaking a difference to children and young people