Careers Advisor

Redhill Academy Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits platform

Job summary

Redhill Academy Trust in Chesterfield is seeking a Careers Advisor to provide impartial, up-to-date career information, advice and guidance for individual and groups of students; career options, education pathways and employment opportunities.

The role will involve delivering career advice, developing resources, building relationships with schools, employers and local organisations, and organising visits, workshops and career fairs to expose students to different industries and roles.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, employers and training providers.

Responsibilities

• Providing career advice
• Developing and maintaining resources to ensure career information is accessible, accurate and inclusive
• Building relationships with schools, colleges, employers and local organisations to support career development initiatives
• Organising events such as visits, workshops and career fairs to expose individuals to different industries and roles
• Support with career development by assisting young people in understanding industry requirements and supporting with planning their career progression.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Career guidance experience

Job description

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Careers Advisor

Reference: SEP20262086

Expiry date: 08:00, Wed, 21st Oct 2026

Location: Chesterfield

Benefits: Pension scheme, Employee Assistance programme, Cycle to work scheme, Benefits platform.

Redhill Academy Trust Pay Scale Band 9, Scale Points 41 - 45

15 hours per week - Part time, Permanent, Term time + 2 weeks

Required from 1st December 2026 or earlier

Could you inspire and guide young people as they explore their future pathways? Join our school as a Careers Advisor and play a key role in helping students make informed decisions about their education, training, and career opportunities.

About you...

You will be passionate about supporting and inspiring young people to achieve their aspirations, with excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, employers, and training providers.

• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub . The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & Values

As a Careers Advisor, you’ll provide impartial, up to date career information, advice and guidance for individual and groups of students; career options, education pathways and employment opportunities.

The role will involve:

• Providing career advice
• Developing and maintaining resources to ensure career information is accessible, accurate and inclusive
• Building relationships with schools, colleges, employers and local organisations to support career development initiatives
• Organising events such as visits, workshops and career fairs to expose individuals to different industries and roles
• Support with career development by assisting young people in understanding industry requirements and supporting with planning their career progression.

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.