Careers coordinator

Purpose of Role

Applicants must be qualified to a minimum of Level 4 and must be willing to work towards CIAG level 6 within 12 months.

To support the Vice Principal (current Careers Lead) in developing and maintaining an effective careers and work-related learning provision, which is regularly reviewed to ensure that the academy and students needs are met. To be responsible for the delivery of the school’s programme of career advice and guidance and for ensuring that the school meets the Gatsby benchmarks and work towards the Career mark re-validation. To develop links with outside agencies, providers, business and employers to ensure our students have meaningful opportunities to explore future opportunities and experience the world of work.

Nature and Scope

Working as part of this important team you will be required to carry out the following duties. The nature of the Academy Year requires some of these tasks to be done regularly whilst others will be on an annual cycle.

The post holder will be expected to use all Trust standard computer hardware and software packages where appropriate. Specific responsibilities include:

Main Duties and Responsibilities

▪ Be the operational lead for the academy’s careers strategy

▪ Lead the planning and implementing of effective Careers Advice and Guidance sessions.

▪ Analyse destinations data and liaise with main post-16 providers.

▪ Plan and implement interventions for possible NEETs at both 16 and 18

▪ Support with the development of the careers programme, including research, support with schemes of work, session plans and resources for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5

▪ Support with planning, organisation and administration associated with careers immersion days, careers events in school, presentations and employer activities embedded across curriculum areas;

▪ Support with the organisation and facilitation of widening participation activities for students, including associated administration;

▪ Undertake other necessary duties as designated linked to careers, enterprise and employability

General

▪ Work in a professional manner and with integrity and maintain confidentiality of records and information.

▪ Maintain up to date knowledge in line with national changes and legislation as appropriate to the role.

▪ Be aware of and comply with all Trust policies including in particular IT, Health and Safety and Safeguarding.

▪ Participate in the Trust Professional Performance Review process and undertake professional development as required.

▪ Adhere to all internal and external deadlines.

▪ Contribute to the overall aims and ethos of the Spencer Academies Trust and establish constructive relationships with nominated Academies and other agencies as appropriate to the role.

These above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, the post- holder maybe required to carry out other duties as required by the Trust.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,529.00-£28,312.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 15/04/2024