We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Careers Advisor to join our SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people by supporting them to identify their strengths, build confidence, and prepare for positive futures in education, employment, and training.
Working closely with students, staff, families, and external agencies, you will provide tailored careers guidance that recognises the individual barriers and challenges our learners may face.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, impartial careers information, advice, and guidance to students with SEMH needs.
* Support pupils in identifying career aspirations, pathways, and achievable goals.
* Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, training providers, employers, and apprenticeship organisations.
* Organise work experience placements, employer encounters, careers events, and transition opportunities.
* Assist students with CV writing, applications, interview preparation, and employability skills.
* Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, SENCOs, therapists, and teaching staff to support individual outcomes.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to Gatsby Benchmark and careers programme development.
* Promote attendance, engagement, resilience, and independence among students.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Experience working with young people, particularly those with SEMH, SEND, or additional needs.
* A recognised careers guidance qualification (Level 4 or above desirable).
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
* Patience, empathy, resilience, and a flexible approach.
* Knowledge of post-16 pathways, apprenticeships, further education, and local labour markets.
* The ability to motivate and inspire students who may have had negative experiences in education.
Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:
* An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
* Support Staff only based on working full time, all year – Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well‑being.
* Free Discount For Teachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
* Free Eye Tests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
Actual Salary: £19,898- £20,866
Working hours: 32.5 per week, term time only plus 5 days INSET
Contract type: Fixed term 12 months
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