Apprentice Careers Advisor

Longsands Academy; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Longsands Academy in Cambridgeshire is offering an Apprentice Careers Advisor role. The position is 30 hours per week during term time, with a pro rata salary and the opportunity to progress through a fully funded apprenticeship path leading to a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.

You will work with experienced careers professionals, build employer links, and support students at multiple Astrea schools. The role includes mentoring, events, CV coaching, and travel across the trust.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for supporting young people and making a positive impact.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to completing a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality guidance and support to students.
• Maintain relationships with employers, universities, training providers and apprenticeship programmes.
• Collaborate with trust colleagues to ensure high-quality careers education and advice.
• Attend events to support students and families.
• Help organise careers events, employer engagement activities, workshops and work experience.
• Support individual students with applications, CVs and next steps for education, training or employment.
• Travel to other Astrea schools in Cambridgeshire as part of development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Proactive and flexible

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

Apprentice Careers Advisor
Join Astrea and make a real difference in shaping futures!
Salary: £17,961.66 pro rata
Interviews: ASAP

30hrs per week - Term Time only

What You’ll Do

• Work alongside experienced careers professionals to deliver high-quality guidance and support.
• Maintain relationships with employers, universities, training providers and apprenticeship programmes.
• Work closely with colleagues across the trust to ensure every student receives high-quality careers education, information and advice.
• Attend events such as options evenings, open evenings and results day to support students and families.
• Help organise careers events, employer engagement activities, workshops and work experience.
• Support individual students with applications, CVs, and next steps for education, training, or employment.
• Travel to other Astrea schools in Cambridgeshire as part of your development programme.

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiasm for supporting young people and making a positive impact.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to completing a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification.

What We Offer

• Salary: Pro rata salary £17,391.08
• Location: Longsands Academy, Cambridgeshire (with travel to other Astrea schools).
• Training: Fully funded apprenticeship pathway leading to a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
• Support: Mentored by Careers Leader.
• Growth: A launchpad into careers, education, and guidance roles.

Ready to help others climb their mountain — while climbing your own?

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is 20th September, we may close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Apply?

If you are looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference to young people's futures, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help ensure every scholar leaves school with the knowledge, confidence and ambition to succeed.