Whole School Careers and Higher Education Lead

7 days ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom Oakwood Park Grammar School Full time

**Whole School Careers and Higher Education Lead**

**Job Title**: Whole School Careers and Higher Education Lead

**Accountable to**: Director of Sixth Form

**Job Purpose**

**Key Responsibilities**

**UCAS & Higher Education**
- Arrange visits to Universities and Fairs.
- Lead on Student Finance information and university bursary support
- Work closely with the Sixth Form team to shape and implement an effective Oxbridge strategy.
- Organise Enrichment Days and Form Times on the UCAS process.
- Work with Director of Sixth Form and Year 13 Director of Study to support in ensuring extenuating circumstances are forwarded to Examinations Manager

**Careers Education & IAG**
- Oversee the school’s careers programme, ensuring compliance with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
- Lead the delivery of impartial and high-quality information, advice, and guidance (IAG) across all year groups.
- Organise and manage work experience placements for Year 10 students, ensuring meaningful and safe opportunities aligned with student interests and aspirations.
- Manage relationships with external careers advisors and services, ensuring regular student access.
- Coordinate Unifrog, enrichment activities, and the school Careers Fair.

**Degree Apprenticeships**

**Year 11-12 Transition**

**Wider Sixth Form Contribution**
- Support the planning and execution of events and initiatives that raise aspirations and ensure students are well-prepared for life after school.

**Person Specification**

**Essential**:

- Strong knowledge of post-16 and post-18 progression routes including UCAS, apprenticeships, and employment.
- Experience working in a school, college or education setting, ideally with post-16 students.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Confidence in delivering one-to-one and group sessions.
- A student-centred mindset and ability to inspire young people to achieve their goals.

**Desirable**:

- Experience with platforms like Unifrog or similar careers tools.
- Familiarity with the Gatsby Benchmarks and the CDI Framework.

**What We Offer**
- A supportive and collaborative staff team
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to make a significant difference in students' futures
- Flexible working when required
- Generous pension scheme

**To Apply**

**Our Values**

At OPGS, our school values are underpinned by **kindness, tolerance, and respect**. These principles shape our community and guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for both students and staff.

Pay: £32,933.00-£37,188.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/05/2025
Reference ID: OPGS
Expected start date: 01/09/2025

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