Careers Lead

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Job Title: Careers Lead
Location: Syon Manor College (across two campuses)
Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 per annum, depending on experience ( not pro rata )
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Join Our Team as a Careers Lead at Syon Manor College
As we continue to grow, we’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our close-knit, passionate team at Syon Manor College School, part of Options Autism.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Careers Lead to shape, coordinate and deliver a high-quality careers and employability programme across our two Hillingdon campuses. You will lead the design of a vibrant, engaging and inclusive careers curriculum, forge strong partnerships with employers and community organisations, and ensure meaningful work-related learning experiences are embedded across teaching pathways. Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive careers and work-related learning programme across both campuses
Coordinate a wide range of internal and external work experience opportunities, ensuring high-quality, safe and enriching placements
Build and maintain strong partnerships with employers, voluntary organisations and training providers
Embed Preparation for Adulthood outcomes—employment, independent living, health and community participation—through all careers provision
Oversee risk assessments, placement monitoring and ongoing quality assurance
Work with the Accreditation Lead to ensure suitable accredited programmes and qualifications are available to learners
Represent the college professionally when engaging with external stakeholders and organisations
Line Management & Collaboration
Line managed by the Senior Careers Lead (Isleworth campus)
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s futures by leading an ambitious and inspiring careers programme.
Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support - *inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.