Vacancy for Careers Co-ordinator

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 6, Point 7-12.

Hours: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. 

·      We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Stratton School, liaising with local employers to bring new opportunities for business involvement. This role will cover the curriculum for all age groups, including organising and running trips out of school to take advantage of these opportunities 

T        The  opportunity

   Raise student aspiration by providing careers information through a dedicated careers base and displays (public information screens) placed throughout the school

·         Keep abreast of the latest developments in Careers and Careers Education

·         Support year 8 options process as required

·         Coordinate the year 10 and year 12 work experience programme

The ideal candidate

·         Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development or be prepared to work towards it

·         Experience in working with children and young adults in an educational setting

·         Experience in working with business professionals in a school environment

·         To communicate effectively with all staff, students, parents/carers, and external agencies

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 05.01.2026

Interviews will be held on: w/c 12.01.2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.