Careers, Information and Guidance Advisor

Careers, Information and Guidance Advisor

NJC Scale 6, pts 18 - 22, £25,709 - £28,149

37 hours per week, TTO + 5 days, Permanent 

Trinity High School & Sixth Form centre, part of the Bordesley MAT is looking for a passionate Careers, Information and Guidance Advisor with an appropriate Qualification in Career Development, to join our school.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, providing one-to-one and group careers guidance to help inspire and motivate young people.

We are looking for a candidate who will have:

• Level 6 Qualification in Career Guidance and Development or equivalent.
• Experience of working with young people aged 13-18 years.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to adapt your style according to the situation.
• Ability to confidently use virtual communication platforms such as MS Teams.
• Good IT skills and experience working with databases.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the secondary education system.

Trinity High School is a very special learning community. Our HEART values of Happiness, Excellence, Ambition, Respect and Tolerance underpin our day to day work and visitors are always impressed by the warm, friendly and highly positive relationships that exist between staff and students. We are a friendly and caring community where students are encouraged to aim high, embrace challenge and develop resilience so that they can realise their talents and create their futures.

Our school motto, Excellence for All, encapsulates our vision for all students in our care. Our motto reflects both ambition and inclusivity and allows students to prosper because we have high expectations of their academic progress as well as their personal development. As they move through the school they grow into confident, articulate young adults who contribute selflessly to their families and their local communities.

In return, you will have the advantage of:

• Joining a strong and dynamic team of professionals.
• Work in a school with high aspirations for all of its students and staff.
• Be provided with excellent CPD opportunities.
• Full staff wellbeing and incentive package

Closing Date: Monday 19th February 2024 (12.00 noon)

Please visit TES for full Information and how to apply; https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/-1993276

For further information or to arrange a visit to school, please contact Mrs Mandy Martin, Headteacher's PA on 01527 585859 or office@trinityhigh.net

NOTES:

Only applications submitted via the schools application process will be considered. CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Trinity High School is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Trinity High School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff to share and promote this commitment.