About This Role
We are looking for a well‑organised, reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic individual who will ensure the academy fulfils its duty to students by working with employers and others to inspire young people about the world of work and their future possibilities. This role involves ensuring the academy meets the Gatsby Benchmarks and the National Quality Careers Mark standards, encouraging students to aim high, motivating them in school and beyond, and ensuring they are informed about education, training and career options. The successful candidate will assess students’ current strengths and areas for development and enable them to acquire the skills valued by employers.
The role will be varied and busy and ideally suited to an organised and efficient individual with an eye for detail and accuracy, who understands the importance of confidentiality and integrity in the workplace.
The successful candidate will possess clear communication skills and the ability to relate well to both students and staff. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate commitment, energy, and drive to join our team and work to provide positive learning experiences for all our students.
Qualifications
* Strong communication skills and the ability to relate well to students and staff
* Organised, efficient and detail‑oriented with a strong sense of confidentiality and integrity
* Commitment, energy and drive to support student development
* Experience or understanding of careers advisory in an educational setting (desired)
Benefits
* A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
* A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements
* Automatic pay progression
* Generous pension and life cover
* Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through the benefits platform
* Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Access to health and well‑being programmes, including counselling service
Application Information
The closing date for this post is Tuesday 2 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Please contact our HR Manager: mplowman@brownhillsoa.co.uk to book a visit or call with the Headteacher.
Legal Statements
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, right to work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including the Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
This post is advertised in accordance with OAT recruitment and selection policy. Canvassing any member of staff, or member of the Governing Body, directly or indirectly is prohibited and will be considered a disqualification.
You can find all the academy policies (including Safeguarding) here: policies
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