Regency High School, Worcester, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Role: Careers Advisor & Exams Officer. Location: Regency High School. Hours: 32.50 hours per week – Term time + 5 days. Grade: SC6/SO1 depending on experience. Required as soon as possible.
Join Regency High School to provide professional career guidance and exams services, including personal guidance interviews, administering internal and external examinations, and coordinating exam invigilators during key exam periods.
Responsibilities
* Personal Career Guidance: conduct client-focused, impartial, personal career guidance interviews with pupils to help them make informed, realistic and adaptable career decisions.
* Maintain client records electronically, including a summary of agreed actions/action plans.
* Careers Information: use up-to-date careers information and labour market information to help pupils identify, access, interpret and utilise relevant information; organise careers fairs and related activities with the Careers Leader.
* Career Guidance Programmes: advise on resources and providers; facilitate career-related learning activities; assist with monitoring, evaluation and reporting on Gatsby Benchmarks and the Quality in Careers Standard.
* Networking, Consultancy and Advocacy: refer to specialist services as needed; communicate with external agencies; involve parents where relevant and attend parents’ evenings; negotiate Service Level Agreements when appropriate.
* Professionalism: comply with legislation and professional practice codes; safeguard young people; engage in CPD to maintain and develop professional practice.
* Carry out additional tasks as reasonably requested by the Headteacher to support the effective running of the school.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 6 in Career Guidance and Development) or willingness to work towards one.
* GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Exams Officer training or willingness to complete training (e.g. via JCQ/Awarding Bodies).
Experience
* Experience working in a school or educational setting (preferably in a pastoral, careers, SEN, or exams-related role).
* Experience providing 1:1 and group careers guidance to young people with a range of needs.
* Experience in managing and administering internal and external data.
* Experience using school management systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor, or similar).
Knowledge & Skills
* Strong knowledge of post-16 and post-18 pathways including further education, training, apprenticeships, and supported employment.
* Up-to-date understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks, Careers Strategy, and the CDI framework.
* Knowledge of JCQ and awarding body regulations relating to exams and access arrangements.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
* Strong IT skills, including confidence in using Excel, databases, and online careers platforms.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies.
* Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet statutory deadlines.
Personal Qualities
* A flexible, proactive, and solution-focused approach.
* High level of integrity and confidentiality.
* Commitment to supporting students with SEND and to inclusive education.
* Calm, professional manner—especially under pressure or during busy periods.
* Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
* Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing environment.
Why Join Regency?
We offer a welcoming, supportive, and innovative learning environment supported by experienced leadership and a dedicated team of staff. CPD, training, and professional development opportunities on key priorities. Purpose-built facilities and specialist resources. A chance to be part of a school that truly transforms lives. We warmly invite interested applicants to arrange an informal visit to the school. Come and see for yourself what makes Regency a truly special place to work.
Please note: We will interview candidates before the closing date if suitable applications are received. Early applications are encouraged, and the vacancy may close once sufficient high-quality applications are submitted.
How To Apply
Visit our website at www.regency.worcs.sch.uk for further information and to download an application pack. For any enquiries or to arrange a school visit, please contact the school office directly.
Join us and make a difference – every day.
Regency High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, disclosure by association, and medical clearance check.
Application Forms and further details are available on our website: www.regency.worcs.sch.uk or from the School Office at Regency. Closing Date: 12.09.2025. Interviews: w/c 15.09.2025.
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