With the responsibility for leading the development of the careers across the school, including giving advice to students, especially in year 11, you will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure the efficient and effective process of Careers across the Academy as well as managing the Learning Resource Base (Library).

This is a permanent , full time position working during the term time only.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and delivering a comprehensive, impartial careers programme for Years 7–11, supporting informed progression and reducing NEET risk.
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with employers, colleges, training providers, and HE institutions.
• Providing personalised careers guidance through 1:1 interviews, assemblies, events, and parental engagement.
• Managing, developing, and evaluating the school library as a high-quality learning resource that promotes literacy and inclusion.
• Overseeing systems, data, budgets, and reporting to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with statutory and OFSTED guidance.

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Located in Burton on Trent, at Blessed Robert Sutton, we emphasise the importance of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, equipping our students with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are deeply committed to our community, encouraging strong partnerships between parents, students, and staff to create a supportive network that empowers every child.

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brings together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

 For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

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The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. 

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.