We are currently seeking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and creative Careers and Employability Development Manager to work equivalent of 3 days a week.  This is an annualised hours contract of 877.5 hours per year.

The principal focus of a Careers and Employability Development Manager is to develop and co-ordinate the careers education, information, advice and guidance programme as well as off-site work-related courses and training. Also to liaise with Post-16 and Post-18 education and training providers to work with staff, students and parents to provide the most effective support to ensure successful progression.

The successful applicant will need to have very good numeracy and literacy skills as well as excellent communication and inter-personal skills. You will need a recognised careers advice/guidance qualification and experience of working with young people in a school setting is desirable.

This post offers an outstanding opportunity to join the school at a key time.

We are looking for:

•             Someone who is an excellent role model, creative and motivational

•             Someone who is able to inspire and challenge young people

•             Someone who has experience of working with young people

•             Someone with exciting ideas who can build on existing good practice

This role requires candidates to have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). The successful candidate will be expected to provide evidence of their GCSE certificates.