What skills and experience we're looking for
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to Work-Related Learning.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational, negotiation, administration and ICT skills, particularly within Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Excellent project management skills.
Desirable
* Hold Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development
* Hold Level 6 Certificate in Careers Leadership (Recommended qualifications to be held according to statutory guidance)
* Member of Careers Development Institute and on the Register of Professionals – This incorporates signing to adhere to a code of ethics and to commit to 25 hours of CPD per year
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
* Creativity and innovation are essential to the job and need to be regularly exercised, within general guidelines.
* Creativity and innovation are needed when working one-to-one with students.
* The post holder will need to exercise innovation in planning and organising careers events, as well as in liaising and working in partnership with outside organisations.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
* A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
* Occupational sick pay.
* Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
* Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
* All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
* Specsavers voucher for eye test and amount towards glasses if needed for DSE use.
* Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
* Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
* Cycle to work scheme
* Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
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