Raising Aspirations and Careers Advisor

37 hours a week term time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks per year)

Grade I Points 22-25 - £29,790 - £32,144

Are you looking for your next challenge?  Would you like to join a school where relationships are key and contribute to a caring and nurturing environment where young people flourish under the guidance of a dedicated and professional team of staff?  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Careers Advisor to join our team!

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a Raising Aspirations & Careers Advisor who will have considerable impact on the well-being of students within the school through: the provision of Careers Education to students in Years 7-13; the provision of partial and independent careers guidance for students as required by government regulation; the provision of Economic Awareness Education to students in Years 7-13; the design and administration and responsibility for the school’s programme of Work Experience.

About You:

• Level 6 qualified in Careers Guidance
• Minimum 3 years experience of giving one to one careers advice and guidance
• Experience of organising and planning events
• Experience of developing effective relationships with external partners
• Good, practical knowledge of the local Post-16 and Post-18 offering

What we offer:

 We have a great deal of experience in the further development of our staff.  Our appraisal approach is one of coaching under the banner of ‘Growing Great People’.  We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with an excellent induction programme.  We pride ourselves on our relationships across our school community – ‘Staff are proud to work at Polesworth and staff retention is high’ (Ofsted, 2023). ‘There is a respectful and caring culture across the school’ (Ofsted, 2023).

What you offer:

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities. 

The main duties and responsibilities are as indicated in the role job description and person specification, other duties of an appropriate level and nature may also be required, as directed by the Headteacher.  Please note that the post holder may be required to work outside of normal working hours for activities, meetings and emergencies. 

The post holder is required to support and encourage the trust’s ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as agreed by the Board of Directors, including child protection matters. 

School visits can be arranged, please contact Nicky Holland on n.holland@thepolesworthschool.com if you would like to come and have a tour. 

Closing date for applications is: 9.00 am on Friday 9^th May 2025

Interviews will take place on an ongoing and flexible basis

The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values.  The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. 

Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6

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