Careers Advisor

Teaching Vacancies; Loughton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenant Foundation School is seeking a proactive and dedicated Level 6 trained Careers Advisor to join our busy Careers team. You will support the Careers Leader and work with the Career Progression & Work Experience Co-Ordinator to organise and deliver Careers Guidance Interviews for students across the school.

You will play a vital role in providing enriching Careers opportunities in our thriving secondary school, set in a vibrant community with 1,200 pupils, fostering independent career

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and providing advice and guidance for Careers pathways.
• Experience supporting and working alongside colleagues, and external service providers.
• Experience communicating with parents/carers.
• Proficient ICT skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite; training for Unifrog and Compass available.

Responsibilities

• Support the Careers Leader and work with the Career Progression & Work Experience Co-Ordinator to organise and deliver Careers Guidance Interviews.
• Play a vital role in providing enriching Careers opportunities in a thriving secondary school.
• Contribute to the development of independent careers advice for pupils across the school.

Skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Organisational skills

Career progression knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Level 6 Careers Adviser training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Unifrog

Compass

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Training

Experience

• Experience working with young people and providing advice and guidance for Careers pathways
• Experience supporting and working alongside colleagues, and external service providers.
• Experience communicating with parents/carers

Skills and Knowledge

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, pupils, and visitors.
• A good level of ICT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and Google suite. Experience of Unifrog and Compass + desirable, however, training will be provided as appropriate.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of progression routes, qualifications and post-16 and post-18 career pathways.
• Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities and operational needs.

Personal Qualities

• Well organised, efficient, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the Christian ethos and values of the school.
• Demonstrable respect for young people through positive attitudes and behaviour.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• A flexible and positive approach, with a strong commitment to providing independent careers advice and guidance to all stakeholders across the school community.

What the school offers its staff

Are you passionate about providing careers opportunities and education for young people? Davenant Foundation School is seeking a proactive and dedicated Level 6 trained Careers Advisor to join our hard-working and forward-thinking Careers team.

About the Role: As Careers Advisor, you will support the Careers Leader and work alongside the Career Progression & Work Experience Co-Ordinator in organising and delivering Careers Guidance Interviews. You will play a vital role in providing enriching Careers opportunities in our thriving secondary school, set in a vibrant community with 1,200 pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Davenant is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedure in place, which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.