About this Role

Maiden Erlegh Trust is seeking an experienced and adaptable Careers Adviser to join our team. This role will deliver high-quality, impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance to students across our Trust schools.

Working across the Trust, the postholder delivers personalised careers guidance, prioritises support for vulnerable students and contributes to careers education activities that support progression and equality of opportunity. The role also contributes to Gatsby Benchmark compliance, destination planning and tracking, work experience provision and careers education initiatives across the Trust.

The postholder works with careers leads, Heads of Year, SENCOs, support staff, parents/carers and external agencies to support high-quality careers provision for students.

The postholder will also work on two August Exam results days.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one careers interviews for students in Key Stages 4 and 5 and provide personalised careers action plans to support progression and future decision-making.
• Prioritise careers guidance and support for vulnerable students, including pupils eligible for pupil premium, young carers, looked after children and students with Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Support compliance with the Gatsby Benchmarks for good careers provision across the Trust.
• Support students to secure ambitious and appropriate post-16 and post-18 destinations and contribute to the Trust’s NEET prevention strategy, including destination tracking for students in Years 11, 12 and 13.
• Promote equality of opportunity by supporting ambitious destinations and challenging stereotypes.
• Deliver assemblies, presentations and guidance sessions on work-readiness, destination pathways and personal development topics.
• Support students at key transition points through individual, small-group and larger-group careers guidance activities.
• Provide careers information and guidance to parents and carers at key points throughout the year.
• Signpost careers information, pathway options, labour market information, current skills gaps, STEAM opportunities and relevant support organisations.
• Support the Trust’s careers education strategy and activities, including careers fairs, careers resources and the careers support platform.
• Contribute to staff careers training, guidance and support to help colleagues deliver careers provision.
• Support the Trust’s Key Stage 4 work experience placement programme and provide advice and guidance on examination days.

 Further details of responsibilities and requirements can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

About You

You will be an experienced careers professional with strong business-partnering capability and the confidence to support a dynamic environment focused on delivering the best outcomes for young people.

You will bring:

• Holds a Level 6 or higher careers qualification, such as the Qualification in Careers Development (QCD), the Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development or an equivalent qualification.
• Subscribes to the CDI Code of Ethics and holds a valid DBS check.
• Has experience of supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Has experience of working collaboratively and co-operatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, team-working, written and verbal presentation skills.
• Understands how to work with children and young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation, problem-solving, analytical and reflective skills.
• Has strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Is able to work flexibly, adapt to changing needs and use initiative.
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

You will also be comfortable travelling regularly between Trust schools and committed to your own professional development.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 900 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning.

 Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise - it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

 You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust here on our website.

Benefits

Further information about working at Maiden Erlegh Trust can be found on our website here. Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work, and colleagues across our Trust benefit from a range of opportunities and schemes designed to recognise their contribution and support their growth.

·       Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions, with auto-enrolment into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, both Career Average Earning Schemes.

·       Annual Leave: We offer a generous holiday entitlement, which increases with length of service.

·       ME Day: Colleagues may request one additional day’s leave each year to attend a special personal event, such as a child’s sports day or graduation, or a family celebration.

·       Professional Development: We offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including opportunities to both attend and deliver CPD. Colleagues also take part in our annual Conference, a full day of workshops, networking and learning for all staff.
Colleagues can also access a range of professional development opportunities using Apprenticeship Levy funding, and benefit from professional development networks.

·       Hybrid Working: For eligible roles, we support a flexible approach to working arrangements, balancing remote and office-based work where appropriate.

·       Perkbox: Colleagues have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and wellness resources and receive 25 Perk points each month which can be exchanged for goods and services.

·       Wellbeing and Health: Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff, and free eye tests are provided to those who are eligible.

·       Employee Assistance Programme: Incorporating discount vouchers, access to 24/7 support and more.

·       Mental Health First Aid support.

·       Recognition and Community: We regularly celebrate staff achievements, milestones and contributions across our schools, reinforcing a strong sense of belonging within the #TeamMET community.

·       Employee Referral Scheme.

         Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger, supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

    |    Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution to the future of our Trust and its schools, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.

 Applicants are encouraged to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

 Safeguarding and pre-employment checks

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with Children’s Barred List, and other relevant pre-employment checks.