To lead, develop, and deliver a comprehensive careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) programme for all students from Year 7 to Year 13. The Careers Advisor will empower students to make informed and ambitious decisions about their future education and career pathways, ensuring the school meets all statutory duties and Gatsby Benchmarks for careers provision.
1. Careers Guidance and Support:
* Provide impartial and inspiring one-to-one careers guidance interviews for students, particularly at key transition points (e.g., Year 9 options, Year 11 post-16 choices, Year 13 post-18 pathways).
* Support students with the completion of applications for college, sixth form, apprenticeships, traineeships, and university (UCAS).
* Offer guidance on CV writing, interview skills, and personal statement development.
* Provide drop-in sessions for students requiring ad-hoc advice and support.
* Identify and provide targeted support for vulnerable students, including those with SEND, Pupil Premium students, and Looked After Children.
2. Programme Development and Delivery:
* Support the Careers Leader to design, implement, and review the school's careers programme in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
* Support the Careers Leader to plan and deliver engaging careers-focused workshops, assemblies, and presentations to all year groups.
* Maintain and promote an up-to-date and accessible careers library and online resources for students, staff, and parents.
* Monitor and track student destinations after they leave the school and use this data to inform future careers provision.
3. Employer and Provider Engagement:
* Establish and maintain a strong network of local and national employers, apprenticeship providers, colleges, and universities.
* Create and maintain a database of alumni.
* Support the Careers Leader to organise and manage key careers events, such as careers fairs, employer talks, workplace visits, and mock interview days.
* Facilitate meaningful encounters with employers and employees for all students.
* Support the coordination and administration of the school's work experience programme.
* Engage with the Careers Hub and CEC as part of the Careers Network.
4. Leadership and Administration:
* Act as the school's lead expert on careers guidance, staying up to date with labour market information, qualification changes, and post-16/18 pathways.
* Work collaboratively with the Careers Leader to implement Careers Education across the curriculum.
* Maintain accurate records of all careers guidance activities and student interactions using the school's information systems.
* Prepare reports for the Careers Link Governor and SLT on the progress and impact of the careers programme against the Gatsby Benchmarks.
We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if sufficient applications are received before the closing date. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake safeguarding checks, including a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the school.
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