Careers Adviser (Maternity Cover)

inploi; Trafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Trafford seeks an experienced Careers Adviser for maternity cover until October 2026. This full-time role (32.25 hours per week, term time only plus two weeks) involves providing quality careers education advice to students aged 11-19. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4 Advice & Guidance qualification, knowledge of related legislation, and excellent communication skills. Applications are welcomed until the deadline on December 16, 2025, at 9.00 am.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of the education system.
• Knowledge of legislation related to careers education.
• Enthusiasm for further education's role in life-changing.

Responsibilities

• Support the vision for quality careers education.
• Guide students through diverse career pathways.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 4 Advice & Guidance qualification

Job description

BLESSED THOMAS HOLFORD CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Urban Road

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA15 8HT

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: http://www.bthcc.org.uk/job-vacancies/

CAREERS ADVISER (Maternity Cover) - Required as soon as possible until October 2026

Salary Band 5: SCP 19-22 - Actual salary: £28,284-£29,729

To work full time 32.25 hours per week - Term time only plus two weeks (40 weeks)

Part Time Hours Considered

(Required to be in school on GCSE and A Level results days)

We are looking to appoint an experienced Careers Adviser to support school in driving our vision to offer quality careers education advice and guidance to students aged 11 to 19, to ensure they understand a wide and diverse range of career pathways

We are looking for candidates who:

• have a Level 4 Advice & Guidance qualification, or who are working towards
• have knowledge and awareness of legislation relating to careers education advice and guidance
• have experience and knowledge of the education system
• have an enthusiasm for the role of further education in building futures and changing lives
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop respectful and professional relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues

To Apply:

• The preferred method of application is electronically via e‑mail to: [e-mail]
• All applications must be made using the CES application forms.
• The job description and application form are available on the School’s website: http://www.bthcc.org.uk/job-vacancies/

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre‑employment checks, for the successful applicant.

Deadline for applications is - Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 9.00 am

Supporting Documents

↗ Job description - Careers Adviser.docx