We are looking for a Careers Adviser to join our progressive careers department to help equip students to thrive in their next steps. The successful candidate would be part of a key team in school who oversee the school’s careers education and work experience programme, providing CEIAG (Careers Education,Information, Advice and Guidance). Students can access the service via individual appointments, drop‑in sessions, group workshops or sessions delivered as part of our Sphere programme or curriculum specific events. The team oversee and produce a range of resources available for students to use to support planning their next steps in education, employment or training.
Working Hours
The post is 4 days/28 hours per week, based on 8:00am to 4:10pm, Monday to Thursday, term time (38 weeks) plus 5 staff learning days; equalling 39 weeks per annum.
Remuneration
Starting salary for a full‑time post at Band G (points 12‑18) is within the range £28,598 to £31,537, starting point depending on experience and qualifications. The actual salary for the hours / weeks worked will be in the range £18,749 to £20,676 subject to continuous service.
Main Purpose of the Job
* To work positively and proactively with students, staff, parents/carers and employers, building professional relationships and providing advice and guidance on pathways into further and higher education, training and employment.
* To provide impartial careers guidance to students at Stratford upon Avon School, supporting them at key decision‑making stages to explore their future aspirations to make informed decisions.
* Assist with the design and delivery of student workshops and wider school careers events.
* Working in partnership with the Careers Leader to provide this support and to ensure all internal processes, procedures and record keeping are adhered to, ensuring that statutory requirements are met and a consistent level of support is provided to all those receiving guidance.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Support students with impartial careers guidance, including recommendations for alternative curriculum options for individuals, as required.
* One‑to‑one support for vulnerable students identified in the school as requiring dedicated support and guidance in relation to education and career options.
* Provide specialist one‑to‑one careers advice and guidance to Years 11, 12 and 13, along with those from lower year groups identified as vulnerable.
* CV writing support and interviewing skills to all years.
* Creating, implementing and delivering employability workshops for all years.
* Support careers‑related trips as well as wider school careers events and parents’ evenings run by the school, as deemed appropriate by the school.
* Attend inclusion meetings as required.
* Attend EHCP meetings.
* Respond to student referrals for guidance from Inclusion / Tutors / Staff / Parents / others.
* Support to the Careers Leader to arrange career fairs and events.
* Represent the school internally and externally.
* Establish and maintain employer links within Stratford upon Avon and wider area to support the Careers and Work Experience Administrator in arranging work experience for Years 10 and 12.
* Record all student guidance meetings and outcomes using Compass+.
* Record and monitor all post‑16 destinations.
* Assist students to identify and apply for apprenticeship vacancies.
* Assist students in identifying and applying for college and/or sixth‑form places.
* Offer an open‑door/drop‑in policy for all students.
* Involve parents/carers, where relevant, in the support provided to their child.
* Communicate with relevant external agencies for the benefit of students and enrichment of the careers guidance programme.
Qualifications
* A good general education, including a minimum GCSE 4/C, or equivalent, in English and Mathematics.
* A careers guidance qualification at Level 6 (or at Level 4 and a commitment to work towards Level 6).
Skills and Experience
* Experience of working with young people (individuals and/or groups).
* Knowledge of the various pathways to further and higher education, training and employment.
* Proven track record in achieving targets and service demands.
* Experience in a school, college or work‑based learning provider.
* Previous experience working in the Careers Education & Guidance sector.
* Experience of liaising with parents and external services.
Key competencies and aptitudes
* Ability to engage and enthuse young people of all abilities and attitudes.
* Maintain high professional and personal standards.
* Commitment to own professional development.
* Be a proficient user of Microsoft Office.
* Enthusiasm, willingness and flexibility.
* Discretion and professional understanding of confidentiality.
* Ability to think quickly and work calmly and politely, including when under pressure.
* Initiative and patience.
* UK driving licence.
Other information
* Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
* Shares the ethos of the School and Department.
* Post subject to Enhanced DBS check.
* Willingness to coordinate and take part in whole‑school activities.
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