Aspirations & Careers Lead

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Benenden Healthcare Scheme

Professional development support

Job summary

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls invites applications for an Aspirations & Careers Lead to start September/October 2026. The role is full-time (37 hours per week, term time plus 10 days) with a salary of £28,992 per annum and enhanced duties around A level and GCSE results dates.

The postholder will deliver personalised CEIAG and careers guidance to students, collaborating with the Pastoral, Sixth Form, and Careers teams to raise aspirations and support destinations post-school.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised careers guidance and CEIAG across MGGS
• Support post-16 choices, university degree opportunities and degree apprenticeships
• Collaborate with Pastoral and Sixth Form teams to support Year 13 destinations
• Manage annual leave and term-time scheduling aligned with school calendar
• Promote safeguarding and student welfare in line with policy frameworks

Job description

Aspirations & Careers Lead

Required for September/October 2026

Kent Salaries KSF £28,992 per annum

Full-time 37 hours per week term time, plus 10 directed days

This role includes annually specific dates in relation to A level and GCSE results during each August

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative colleague to join our team of committed professionals. The core purpose of the post is to provide a thorough, personalised careers service throughout MGGS, providing engaging advice, guidance and support to students including on post-16 choice, university degree opportunities and degree apprenticeships. Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is part of a whole school approach that raises the aspirations and outcomes for students by playing a major role in preparing them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life after school.

The Aspiration & Careers Lead works closely with our Pastoral Team supporting students in each year group. The Sixth Form Team and the Aspiration & Careers Lead work closely together in supporting our Year 13 students progress to their destinations beyond school.

The postholder is required to work for 40 weeks per year. This includes annually specific dates in relation to A level and GCSE results during each August. The postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1,270 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 300. Ofsted judged us to be outstanding and our examination results reflect this. We are a happy, thriving community, with a long standing tradition of excellence in all that we do. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and Benenden Healthcare Scheme. Support Staff will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Closing Date: 8am on 21st September 2026 ~ Interviews: 24th September 2026

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of the current edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.