Careers Advisor

**Careers Advisor**

**Required as soon as possible**

**Full Time, Term Time**

**PCD8i (£29,777 to £30,296 per annum pro rata, actual £25,234 to £25,676)**

**Pay increase pending**

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Careers Advisor to lead our careers education programme and work experience programme. You would be a person who can provide a high quality, accessible and impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance service to our students.

**Job Purpose**:

- To ensure the provision of high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance across the school;
- To ensure that all students experience a coordinated programme of IAG at all key stages which prepares them to make choices and plan for their continuing education and career paths in order to secure future economic well being;
- To work with the Pastoral Leader for Alternative Provision to facilitate flexible, personalised pathways for KS4 students to cater for individual needs.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Lead, develop, support and to be accountable for all aspects of IAG;
- Work with the Assistant Head for Personal Development to lead, support, encourage and hold accountable those staff who deliver IAG through the Tutorial programme;
- Contribute to the personal and social development of students by ensuring that they are able to make informed and considered life choices regarding education, training and employment;
- Support the Assistant Head for Personal Development in organising relevant Freeze Days;
- Ensure that students have access to impartial Careers advice, working with them to discuss career or educational options;
- Conduct careers interviews;
- Lead on the Work Experience programme including Risk Assessments
- Communicate with parents/carers and other agencies as necessary about the progress of students in making life choices;
- Liaise with Education Business Partnership (EBP), tutors and employers to provide an outstanding programme of Work Experience;
- Lead and manage the partnership agreement with Inspira to ensure effective support for students;
- Liaise with outside agencies and other providers to provide personalised work experience for students following the Alternative Curriculum;
- Liaise with work based training providers and colleges to ensure best provision for students;
- Lead the provision of focused IAG events for example Ace days, Careers Fairs, Options evenings and manage the Y9 Options process;
- Provide and track destinations of KS4 students, identifying potential NEETs and support appropriately;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to protect and safeguard students;
- Foster a positive ‘can do’ approach within this area of the school’s work;
- Ensure effective use of resources;
- Work within the spirit of the school’s policies and initiatives;
- Share expertise and skills with others;
- Participate in training and other learning activities as required;
- Undertake such other duties connected with the post as may reasonably be requested.

**Person Specification**

**Education and Qualifications**
- Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6 (or working towards Level 6 providing you are currently Level 4 qualified).
- GCSE English and Maths A*-C or equivalent.
- Evidence of professional development relevant to the role

**Essential Experience**
- Experience of developing and delivering CEIAG within an education setting.
- Experience of successfully motivating students to plan and achieve their career goals.
- A working understanding of the full range of career opportunities for students, including apprenticeships.
- A working understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity for all.
- Commitment to the highest standards of child protection
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory guidance pertaining to CEIAG.

**Essential Skills**
- Decision making skills and the ability to solve problems, prioritise workload and work on own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with staff and students.
- Understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

**Personal Attributes**
- Ability to relate well to young people and a genuine interest in delivering positive outcomes for them.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position.
- Energy, enthusiasm and perseverance.
- Reliability and integrity.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Positive commitment to individual personal development.
- Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Adaptable and amenable with respect to working practices.
- Ability to work independently and be a team player.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,234.00-£25,676.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
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