We are seeking a motivated and student-focused Careers Adviser to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people in making informed decisions about their education, training and future careers.

About the role

You will provide independent advice and guidance to students and their families, helping them plan realistic career pathways. You’ll work closely with staff to deliver a high-quality careers programme from Year 7 to Year 13, support one-to-one guidance interviews, and help organise careers events and work experience opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver impartial careers advice to students and small groups
• Support planning and delivery of careers education activities
• Help students develop action plans for future pathways
• Work with colleagues, parents and external providers to broaden opportunities
• Support vulnerable learners and those with additional needs

 About you

• Passionate about supporting young people’s futures
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to build relationships with students, staff and external partners
• Willing to complete the Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance

Judged to be a Good School by Ofsted in April 2024, we are a mixed, non-selective 11-18 Foundation secondary school situated in the market town of Aylesbury and ten minutes from the Chiltern Hills – an area of outstanding natural beauty. We are close to Oxford, High Wycombe and Milton Keynes and surrounded by delightful market towns and characterful villages. The students and staff at The Grange School make it a fantastic place to work. Our students are friendly and confident, and we strive to ensure that they achieve the success that they deserve. Together we have created a successful community school, where students learn the skills for success.

We support our staff with a robust staff well-being programme. All staff have access to a wealth of free support resources and materials to ensure they feel supported and happy. We provide an excellent induction programme and a wide range of development opportunities for all staff. 

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and interviews can take place at any time. The school reserves the right to close this post at an earlier date should a successful appointment be made.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Further details are available from the school website. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, thus an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

The school is committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority and will consider carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence. Online searches solely aim to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school may want to explore with the applicant at interview. Please follow this link for more details:

https://www.grange.bucks.sch.uk/contact-us/vacancies/online-searches-on-shortlisted-candidates