Careers Advisor

**Careers Advisor***

**Temple **Learning Academy, part of Red Kite Learning Trust**

**Contract**: Permanent, Term Time plus 2 additional weeks (including 5 training days)

**Hours**: Full time, 37 hours per week, 8.00am - 4.20pm Monday to Friday with one day finishing at 3.50pm

**Actual salary**: £26,717 - £28,373

**Holidays**: equivalent 12 weeks holiday

A unique opportunity to be part of the of the exciting journey at Temple Learning Academy: an all-through school in the heart of its community. Being an all-through school means our students benefit from a seamless transition between year groups and phases; shared expertise and resources, and a curriculum that is sequenced from Early Years to Year 11.

Our colleagues specialise in either Primary or Secondary phase practice and work for the vast majority of their time in their respective phases. Consequently, this post will base you almost always within the Secondary phase. Cross phase work has so many benefits and allows us to maximise the opportunities for our students so we encourage this collaboration as often as possible. No colleague is expected to work cross-phase without the full support of appropriate training and CPD.

**We are looking for someone who will have;**
- Recent experience in the field of Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG), preferably in an educational establishment or similar environment aiding young people.
- A commitment to supporting young people to make informed decisions about their future careers, course or pathways to meet their individual needs.
- An inclusive purpose and a young person-centred approach; every students future is important.
- Excellent People skills to build rapport, guide, coach, inspire, motivate and support others.
- An excellent team player with strong communication skills.
- An inquisitive nature to learn all about career options for students post 16 and share knowledge.

**What we can offer**:

- An overarching ethos of equality, celebration of diversity and a belief in the individuality and unique potential of each child. Highly rewarding relationships with pupils and their parents/carers
- An opportunity to shape, develop and enhance careers guidance and support at school
- A chance to develop and grow relationships with local employers and higher educations providers, as part of the development of a rounded Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance programme.
- Opportunity for personal growth and development
- An exciting place to work in an all through school.

**As a member of our Trust, you will benefit from**:

- being part of a truly collaborative trust, working with professional generosity and towards our shared mission of;** Nurturing ambition, delivering excellence and enriching children’s lives**:

- our Trust commitment to continued investment in our people, supporting every member of staff throughout their career to be the best they can be
- a clear set of values, a celebration of equality and diversity and a working environment built on respect, kindness and promotion of positive wellbeing

**We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package** **including**; excellent pension scheme, £5k cycle to work scheme, discounted gym, family health, private medical insurance and dental care plans, discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers and our employee assistance programme accessible by you and your family.

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