At the North East Learning Trust, we are more than your average multi-academy education trust - we are a tight knit family of schools that support each other and truly embody our region's renowned spirit of collaboration to make sure that children across the North East get the best start in life. Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Careers Adviser to provide high-quality, impartial careers guidance and support to students across our Trust. This is a rewarding and influential role, playing a key part in raising aspirations, supporting progression, and ensuring students are fully prepared for their next steps in education, training, or employment.
Working closely with the Trust Lead for Careers, Careers Leaders, senior leaders, and external partners, you will support the design and delivery of a comprehensive careers programme that meets statutory CEIAG requirements and aligns with the Gatsby Benchmarks. You will make a real difference by empowering students to make informed decisions about their futures.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing one-to-one careers guidance to students, helping them identify strengths, aspirations, and progression pathways.
• Supporting students with applications to post 16 and post 18 destinations, including further education, higher education, apprenticeships, training, and employment.
• Delivering engaging careers education sessions, including CV writing, interview preparation, and employability skills.
• Working with employers, colleges, universities, and training providers to coordinate meaningful employer encounters, careers fairs, work placements, and mock interviews.
• Tracking, recording, and reporting student destination data, ensuring robust monitoring and evaluation of careers outcomes.
• Ensuring careers provision meets statutory guidance, Ofsted expectations, and Trust quality standards.
While the role will be primarily based at Easington Academy, you will work across a number of Trust academy sites, with regular travel as part of the role.
We are committed to:
• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
We will offer you:
* National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* One paid Wellbeing Day per year
* Free on-site car parking
* Paid mileage for work related travel between academy sites, in line with Trust policy
* Lifestyle savings and range of discounts from top retail brands
* Discounted gym membership
* Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential advice and counselling services for staff and their family members.
The successful candidate will:
• Hold (or close to completing) a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance and be a registered CDI member.
• Have experience delivering impartial careers guidance, with a strong understanding of CEIAG statutory guidance and the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Be confident in providing one-to-one guidance and careers education sessions, supporting positive student progression.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple academy sites.
If you are interested in applying and would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lou McManus on lou.mcmanus@easingtonacademy.co.uk
Deadline: The advert will remain open for 4 weeks but may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from our website.
Application forms should be returned to humanresources@nelt.co.uk or by post to Human Resources, North East Learning Trust, Traynor House, Traynor Way, Whitehouse Business Park, Peterlee, SR8 2RU. You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.