Careers Advisor

St Peter's School; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

St Peter's School Huntingdon is seeking a Careers Advisor (Level 6) to deliver impartial guidance to students across the school, including SEND and alternative provision, to help them realise their potential in learning, personal development and future employment opportunities while promoting social inclusion.

You will conduct 1:1 sessions, group work and assemblies, and support planning and delivery of in‑school and off‑site events such as employer encounters, trips and careers fairs.

Qualifications

• A Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance.
• Experience working with young people or strong communication to build rapport.
• Team player in a small, collaborative team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, reactive environment.
• Strong organisational skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Can-do attitude, patience, and commitment to supporting young people.
• Creativity and initiative to suggest improvements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impartial careers advice to students across the school.
• Support alternative provision, SEND and disadvantaged students.
• Plan and run in-school and off-site events: employer encounters, trips and careers fairs.
• Collaborate with a small team; remain calm under pressure.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Patience

Education

Level 6 Careers Guidance

Job description

CAREERS ADVISOR

Salary: NJC Scale 4, Points 7 to 11 (£26,403 to £28,142 per annum FTE). Actual salary £ 22,645.65 per annum on point 7.

Contract: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.00 and Friday 08.00 to 15.30. Term Time plus 5 training days (39 weeks per year)

Start date: As soon as possible

Place of work: : St Peters School, Huntingdon

St Peter’s School Huntingdon, part of The Cam Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint a Level 6 qualified Careers Advisor to join our enthusiastic and dedicated Careers team. This is a fast‑paced, varied role ideal for someone who thrives on being responsive, adaptable, and student‑centred.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the futures of our students, supporting them to realise their potential in learning, personal development, and employment opportunities, while promoting their social inclusion as they move into adulthood.

About the Role

You will deliver high‑quality, impartial careers advice and guidance to our students across the school, including those in alternative provision, our SEND department, and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. This could be in the form of 1:1 conversations, group work or speaking in assemblies, so confidence, strong communication skills, patience and ability to adjust your approach to meet individual needs is essential.

You will also support the planning and delivery of a wide range of in‑school and off‑site events, including employer encounters, trips, workshops, and careers fairs. Team work, a can-do attitude, the ability to remain calm under pressure and organisational skills are vital. We also value creativity, initiative, and a willingness to bring new ideas to the table.

We are open to discussing salary based on qualifications and experience, particularly for candidates who hold a level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

What We’re Looking For

• A Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance


• Experience working with young people, or the confidence and communication skills to build rapport quickly and successfully


• A team player who contributes positively to a small, collaborative team


• Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, reactive environment


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities


• A can‑do attitude, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people


• Creativity and confidence to suggest improvements and new initiatives

Why Join Us

• A supportive, friendly team who value collaboration


• Opportunities to shape and develop careers provision


• A role where your work has a direct, meaningful impact on young people’s futures

If you are passionate about helping young people discover their potential and want to be part of a dynamic, student‑focused team, we would love to hear from you.

We are based in Huntingdon, just 12 miles north of Cambridge with its own mainline station connecting with London in less than an hour.

For further details on our school please visit our website www.stpetershuntingdon.org