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Careers Advisor/Coordinator
Salary: T1-T5 Grade 3-31 £24,600 to £32,700 pro rata (part time: 2 days per week)
Location: ALP Schools, Leicester, Birstall
Contract type: Full Time, Term Time Only (+2)
ALP Leicester have been judged as Good by Ofsted and are keen to continue to develop on their journey to Outstanding. This is an exciting time as we are growing both in the numbers of learners (increasing from 35 to 55 learners) and in our positive reputation.
ALP Leicester provides continuity in learning for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans. We are a provision for learners on the autism spectrum or who have other special educational needs and require quality first teaching strategies to be implemented. We cater for young people in their primary, secondary and post 16 school years. The overarching purpose of our provision is to work with children so that they are able to overcome the barriers to learning that they have previously encountered. We aim to offer flexible, structured and supportive needs led approaches.
The post holder will be responsible for leading our Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) across ALP Leicester, serving as the designated Careers Leader. In addition to this role, they will lead on the coordination of our learners' work experience placements and T-Level/Apprenticeship experiences.
With direction and support from the Senior Leadership, the Careers Advisor/Coordinator will plan and guide a strategy for developing careers programmes in both schools that meet all of the eight Gatsby benchmarks.
There are opportunities for a visit or an informal chat before applying– Please contact Daniel Brown.
Closing Date: 12 Noon – Wednesday 11th February 2026
Interviews: TBC
We are committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding Statement
ALP Leicester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.