Career Advisor - Maternity Cover

ETON COLLEGE; England; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Career Advisor to provide essential career guidance and work-related learning opportunities for students. This role is pivotal in fostering students' personal development and employability skills through tailored support, mentoring, and event coordination. The ideal candidate will possess a strong Level 6 qualification in Career Guidance/Development and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. This fixed-term contract offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on students' futures while engaging in professional development and networking within the educational sector. Join a team committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and help shape the next generation's career paths.

Benefits

11% employer contribution to pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised lunches during term time

Discounted access to sport and leisure facilities

Discounts at local retailers and businesses

Qualifications

• Essential Level 6 qualification in Career Guidance/Development or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for mentoring and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one career guidance interviews and generate personalized action plans.
• Facilitate workshops and seminars to improve students' understanding of the world of work.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mentoring

Career Guidance

Education

Level 6 qualification in Career Guidance/Development

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Unifrog

Morrisby

Job description

Role Introduction

The Career Advisor plays a pivotal role in providing professional career guidance and work-related learning opportunities for students as a key member of the Eton Futures team. The role supports and encourages students’ participation in work-related learning initiatives, fostering their personal development and employability skills which is achieved through tailored guidance, event coordination, mentoring, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This role incorporates the role of the Social Action mentor in being Eton’s lead in supporting boys to develop independent social action projects as part of their employability portfolios.

This is a fixed term contract to cover a Maternity Leave, to start in September 2025.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Main Duties

• Deliver one-to-one career guidance interviews, generating personalised action plans to support student progression;
• Provide up-to-date, accessible career information, assisting students with decision-making, planning, and managing career changes;
• Conduct 1:1 or small group interviews with boys in D and C Blocks;
• Develop resources and tools to enhance self-awareness, career readiness, and employability skills;
• Provide support in facilitating careers education events e.g. VocSoc programme, Morrisby interviews and others arising. In particular, take a leading role in:
  • Liaising with boys, trainers, representatives from external career organisations and adult visiting speakers;
  • Arranging venues and catering;
  • Promoting events through relevant sources and media;
  • Updating spreadsheets to record attendees (external guests and boys).
• Facilitate workshops, seminars, and events to improve students’ understanding of the world of work, CV writing, and interview preparation;
• Support students in securing meaningful work-related learning opportunities, including work placements and internships;
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of how social impact work and volunteering can build employability skills in young people, and share this with boys at Eton in an energetic way;
• Promote partnerships with external organisations to create impactful work-related learning opportunities;
• Mentor and inspire students to participate in community-based volunteering, fundraising, and social action projects;
• Lead elements of the Social Impact prize programme and contribute to the F Symposium;
• Maintain accurate records of students’ work-related learning experiences using platforms like Unifrog and Morrisby;
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of the Career Education programme in achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks and Quality in Careers Standards;
• Commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion;
• All positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’ as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including but not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

Professional Development and Networking

• Keep abreast of labour market trends, employer requirements, and career guidance best practices;
• Actively engage in professional development, attending relevant CPD events and collaborating with peers in other schools.

Working Pattern

• The salary for this role will be £30,028.32 per annum.
• Your working hours will be 40hrs per week from 9am-5pm, working 37.8 weeks per year (You will be paid over 12 months), this will include 5.6 weeks of holiday. Some weekend and evening work will be required, up to a maximum of one evening per week, either a Tuesday or Thursday evening by agreement with the Head of Career Education. Time off in lieu will be given.
• You must use all your holiday entitlement during periods of school holidays. If a bank holiday falls during a school term period, you will be required to work this day and you will receive an additional day’s holiday in lieu. Any remaining weeks, save as outlined in your annual leave provisions, are deemed to be non-working weeks.
• Any agreement about how in lieu holiday is handled is to be agreed directly with your Line Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, it is essential that the incumbent have:

• Level 6 qualification in Career Guidance/Development or equivalent (or working towards);
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for mentoring and collaboration;
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Proficiency in platforms such as Microsoft Office 365, Unifrog, and Morrisby;
• Commitment to supporting young people’s personal growth and employability;
• Familiarity with Gatsby Benchmarks and relevant statutory career guidance standards.

You may enjoy this role if:

• You are a professional looking for a career change, bringing fresh industry insights to students;
• Professional networking and event management experience.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.