Careers Leader
Careers Leader
Full time, Permanent
Greenwich
£33,937 -£36,595 per annum
ASAP or September start
Our Secondary School Trust is a high-achieving group of schools and Sixth Forms. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, organised and enthusiastic Careers Lead to take responsibility for the delivery of our school's programme of careers, education, advice, information and guidance. The post holder will be responsible for shaping and developing our careers provision to ensure that the school meets the needs of our young people to provide exceptional future opportunities for them.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, administration and interpersonal skills with a flexible and adaptable approach to meet the ever-changing needs of both students and the school. They will be able to work on their own initiative and as part of the wider team. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Word and Excel is essential; experience of using Arbor (our MIS) and of working within a similar role is desirable. You need to have the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines; to demonstrate a strong attention to detail, whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times.
Our dedicated staff provide extensive support and guidance to our students, both academically and pastorally. Our students come to their lessons with high expectations and a desire for active and complex learning.
Key responsibilities:
Lead the careers guidance provision at Newstead Wood School.
Plan the careers and work experience programme.
Brief and support teachers involved in careers guidance.
Monitor delivery of careers guidance across the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.
Manage small and large-scale career events, including our Careers Fair and Careers Week programme of events.
Manage the work experience programme for lower and upper school
Deliver impartial careers guidance to address the needs of each student.
Manage the provision of careers and labour market information.
Maintain, establish and develop links with further education colleges, apprenticeship providers, university technical colleges and universities, employers, alumni and other organisations.
Applicants will:
Have experience working in Careers
Have an interest in working with students in Years 7-13
Be highly efficient and organised
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in a calm, professional manner
Be highly IT literate
We are situated in Inner London and in the London Borough of Greenwich which has excellent rail links.
Management programme and colleagues have the opportunity to work with and learn from colleagues across the group.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this Careers Lead opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!
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