Careers Advisor

TES FE News; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Reading is seeking an experienced Careers Advisor to lead a high-quality careers guidance programme for pupils. You will work closely with students from Year 9 to Year 13, particularly supporting Year 12 and Year 13 pupils in their preparations for life after school. This role involves providing one-to-one guidance and leading group workshops, ensuring all pupils receive necessary information and support to make informed decisions about their futures.

Benefits

Excellent working conditions

Salary package reflects experience and qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering careers guidance and supporting young people in making future plans.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and agree to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Pangbourne College is committed to safeguarding and expects staff to do the same.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality careers guidance programme for pupils from Year 9 to Year 13.
• Provide one-to-one careers guidance and lead group workshops.
• Support pupils with applications to universities, apprenticeships and employment.

Skills

Experience in delivering careers guidance

Supporting young people in future planning

Job description

Overview

Pangbourne College is seeking an experienced and inspiring Careers Advisor to lead the delivery of a high quality careers guidance programme. You will work with pupils from Year 9 through to Year 13, with a particular focus on supporting Year 12 and Year 13 pupils in preparing for life beyond Pangbourne. As a Careers Advisor, you will raise aspirations and help pupils make informed decisions about their future. You will provide one-to-one guidance, lead group workshops and support pupils with applications to universities, apprenticeships and employment. Working with the Head of Sixth Form and Head of Careers you will ensure that every pupil has access to the information, advice and guidance they need to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about preparing pupils for their next steps and committed to supporting the aspirations of the next generation of Pangbournians.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality careers guidance programme for pupils from Year 9 to Year 13, with emphasis on Years 12–13.
• Provide one-to-one careers guidance and lead group workshops.
• Support pupils with applications to universities, apprenticeships and employment.
• Collaborate with the Head of Sixth Form and Head of Careers to ensure access to information, advice and guidance for every pupil.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in delivering careers guidance and supporting young people in making future plans.
• In line with recruitment policy, you will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and employment reference checks; you must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Pangbourne College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Benefits

We offer excellent working conditions set in beautiful grounds. Our salary package will recognise your experience, qualifications and commitment. Please see our Employee Benefits Page for more details.

How to Apply

Applications should be sent to [e-mail]. The closing date is 09:00 am Monday 06 October 2025. Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

For further information about the College, please visit our website: https://www.pangbourne.com/vacancies