Careers Adviser

Teaching Vacancies; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi Academy Trust in Rotherham is seeking a Careers Adviser to provide high-quality, impartial advice to students at Thomas Rotherham College. The successful candidate will support students in making informed decisions about their future paths in education and employment. This role includes delivering one-to-one career sessions and coordinating careers events, with flexible working patterns available. Candidates must apply through the online application form and meet safeguarding requirements.

Benefits

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Membership for £20 per annum

Discounted Evening Language Classes

Discounted Sports Facility Hire

Free Urban Yoga Classes

Teachers / Local Government pension schemes

Westfield Health Salary Sacrifice scheme

Free parking at all sites

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent required.
• Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance or equivalent necessary.
• Proven experience delivering careers advice in educational settings required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, impartial advice and guidance to students.
• Deliver 1:1 career advice and information sessions.
• Support students with applications for employment and education.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Competent in using IT systems and digital careers platforms

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent

Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance / Level 4 Diploma in Careers Information and Advice

Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development or working towards this qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications / Experience / Training

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent.
• Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance / Level 4 Diploma in Careers Information and Advice.
• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development or working towards this qualification.
• Proven Experience Delivering careers advice and guidance within an educational setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Competent in using IT systems and digital careers platforms.

What the school offers its staff

• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £20 per annum Gym Membership
• Exercise Classes
• Discounted Evening Language Classes
• Discounted Sports Facility Hire
• Free Urban Yoga Classes
• Teachers / Local Government pension schemes
• Westfield Health Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Free parking at all sites
• Blue light card eligibility

Further details about the role

Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School.

Based at Thomas Rotherham College, you will play a key role in supporting our students’ future success. As a Careers Adviser, you will provide high quality, impartial advice and guidance, helping students make informed decisions about their education, training and employment pathways. Your work will ensure they are well prepared for life beyond college.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Careers team, with two positions available. We offer flexible contracts, with some examples of working patterns shown above, and ask applicants to outline their preferred work pattern within the application form.

The postholder will deliver 1:1 career advice and information sessions, take responsibility for a designated cohort of EHCP and flexible learning students, support students with employment and education applications, and coordinate careers events.

Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/vacancies/

PLEASE NOTE we operate Safer Recruitment, and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full.

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.

Our safer recruitment processes include online media searches which will form our due diligence checks pre interview. Employees will be subject to a comprehensive vetting process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/

Flexible Working – The examples on page one is intended for illustrative purposes and should not be regarded as exhaustive. We welcome applications from candidates proposing alternative working patterns that meet both the individual circumstances and the requirements of the service.

Commitment to safeguarding

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/