Careers Advisor & Coordinator Contract : Permanent Hours: 21 hours a week during term time, plus 5 inset days, equating to 45.8 working weeks a year to include 2 results days in the summer holidays with time off given in lieu Salary: Grade JG7 £35,412 to £38,220 – the pro rata equivalent based on 21 hours and 45.8 working weeks is £17,653.77 to £19,053.63 The role: Backwell School has a fantastic opportunity for a Careers Advisor & Coordinator role to join us on a permanent basis from March 2026. The successful post holder will provide and oversee the delivery of impartial, high-quality Careers Advice, including individual interviews and action planning for students. You will build and maintain strong links with employability contacts, businesses, and FE/HE providers, as well as lead key annual events like Careers Fairs and Mock Interviews; Manage Careers funding, the Careers website and Careers bulletins. The post holder will monitor destinations data (NEET risk), review and update the Personal Development Careers content across Years 7-13 and support key information evenings and results days. About Backwell School: Backwell is a large, Ofsted “good” comprehensive school with friendly, hardworking staff and students. We are committed to developing and investing in all staff so that they may reach their full potential. We are also part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, Multi-Academy Trust. Backwell offers its staff a vibrant and stimulating teaching environment and there is a broad range of professional support available for new members of staff both within the department and in the wider school. Backwell School provides a fantastic benefits package inclusive of:- • A contributory pension scheme • A broad employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping and healthcare) • Cycle to work scheme, Electric Vehicle scheme and on-site parking • Wellbeing support • Free access to our on-site fitness suite • Support to staff looking for career progression. How to apply: Before making an application candidates are asked to match their qualifications, experience, skills and abilities against the criteria listed on the job and person specification. You will need to make your application via our Application Portal. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. Applications for this post will close on Sunday 30 November at 11:59pm. Interview date to be confirmed, but will be prior to the Christmas holidays Those who are successful from shortlisting, will be contacted to advise of the interview arrangements.