Careers Adviser

HARRIS FEDERATION; Croydon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual loyalty bonus

Pension scheme

26 days' annual leave

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Harris Federation seeks two Careers Advisers to join our dynamic Careers Team across South West or South East Academies. You will support students in CEIAG planning, assemblies, and personalised guidance, with Level 6 qualification or working towards.

Term-time flexibility may apply, working with experienced advisers to raise aspirations and guide pathways post-16/18. You will collaborate with Careers Leads, deliver assemblies, maintain Unifrog records, and engage with external partners to

Qualifications

• Diploma in Careers Guidance or Level 6 qualification (or working towards).
• Experience developing and delivering CEIAG in an education setting.
• Proven ability to deliver impartial, personalised career guidance one-to-one and in groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan high-quality careers education provision with each academy's Careers Lead.
• Deliver impartial, personalised career guidance meetings and group sessions.
• Maintain accurate Unifrog records of guidance meetings.
• Provide targeted support for post-16 and post-18 pathway choices.
• Engage with external agencies to enhance HE and Careers programmes.
• Attend results and enrolment days and support team development.

Skills

Career guidance

CEIAG

Impartial guidance

Public speaking

Education

Diploma in Careers Guidance Level 6

CEIAG qualification

Tools

Unifrog

Job description

We are seeking two Careers Advisers to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Careers Team. In this key position, you will work across multiple sites within our South West or South East Academies, supporting students to make informed, ambitious, and aspirational decisions about their futures. We would be delighted to hear from you if you are newly qualified at Level 6, or if you are a Senior Level 6 Careers Adviser:

Salary

• Level 6 : £31,000-£36,000 FTE
• Senior Level 6: £37,000-£42,000 FTE

Flexibility regarding term-time-only working arrangements would be considered. You will be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team of advisers, from whom you can gain advice and support. Working closely with your colleagues, you will help shape and deliver a high-impact CEIAG programme. Whether it's further education, apprenticeships, traineeships or employment, you'll play a vital role in guiding students towards the post-16 and post-18 pathways that best match their goals and aspirations. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment, where ideas are freely shared, good practice is celebrated, and guidance is always on hand. Your contribution will be central to raising aspirations, inspiring ambition, and ensuring that every student, regardless of background or ability, is fully aware of the range of opportunities open to them. Together, we strive to deliver a high-quality, inclusive CEIAG programme from Year 7 to Year 13, empowering all students to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with each academy's Careers Lead to plan a high-quality careers education provision
• Planning and delivering careers assemblies
• Delivering impartial, personalised career guidance meetings and group sessions
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic records on Unifrog of guidance meetings
• Providing targeted support for students making post-16 and post-18 pathway choices
• Liaising with external agencies, networks and partners to enhance the Higher Education and Careers programme
• Tracking, monitoring and reporting on the aspirations of current students
• Engaging parents and carers in the careers guidance process
• Supporting with meaningful and aspirational employer encounters
• Attending results and enrolment days
• Supporting wider team members, including providing shadowing opportunities and sharing best practice
• Contributing to Careers Adviser team meetings with learnings or experiences that could enhance practice, inform strategy or support team development
• Providing support to academies during Ofsted inspections
• Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6 (or working towards)
• Proven experience in delivering impartial, personalised career guidance through one-to-one meetings and group sessions
• Experience of successfully motivating individuals to plan and achieve their career goals
• A proactive approach, with efficient time management and prioritisation skills
• Self motivation, demonstrating an ability to work independently and flexibly within the Academy structure
• Experience of delivering assemblies
• Genuine interest and passion for the education of young people and the ability to contribute more widely to the life and community of the Federation
• Experience of developing and delivering CEIAG within in education setting

Qualifications

• Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6 (or working towards)
• Experience of developing and delivering CEIAG within in education setting

About the Harris Federation

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

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