Careers Advisor

Lift Kingswood; Sutton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Kingswood is seeking a skilled Careers Advisor to work under the Careers Lead, providing tailored guidance to pupils as they explore options, build skills, and prepare for further education, training or employment.

You will develop and deliver workshops, maintain career resources, and collaborate with families and external providers to ensure inclusive, high‑quality CEIAG support and tracking of outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development and GCSE English/Maths at grade 4/C or above.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-on-1 career guidance, mock interviews, and action plans to help students set goals and achieve Y11/Y13 destinations.
• Deliver workshops on CV writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies to meet Gatsby Benchmarks.

Skills

Career guidance

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

LMI knowledge

Communication

Empathy

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C+)

Job description

Are you ready to help shape the future of young people by supporting them to discover meaningful career paths? Lift Kingswood is looking for a skilled Careers Advisor to join our team, where we believe every child deserves an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.

We are a values-led school committed to creating inclusive learning environments where students feel supported to achieve their potential. Would you like to work somewhere that prioritises individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds trusted relationships with students, families, and partners?

About the role

This role offers a genuine chance to make a difference. Working under the school Careers Lead, you'll provide tailored career guidance that meets the needs of every student, helping them explore options, build skills, and prepare for their next steps in education, training, or employment. Does supporting young people to achieve excellent outcomes sound rewarding to you?

Key responsibilities

• 1-on-1 Guidance & Action Planning: Deliver tailored 1-on-1 career guidance, mock interviews, and action plans to help students set goals and secure positive Y11/Y13 destination outcomes.
• Programme Delivery & Workshops: Collaborate on the school's career guidance programme to meet Gatsby Benchmarks, delivering sessions on CV writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Information & LMI Management: Maintain up-to-date career resources, digital tools, and Labour Market Information (LMI) covering further education, apprenticeships, and employment routes.
• Employer & Partner Networks: Build relationships with local employers, universities, colleges, and training providers to coordinate work placements and external opportunities.
• Inclusive Support & Stakeholder Engagement: Work with parents, carers, and specialist services (e.g., SEND) to ensure career provision is fully accessible and tailored to all student needs.
• Record Keeping & SLT Reporting: Maintain detailed, accessible records of all individual guidance sessions and report regularly on CEIAG provision to the Careers Leader and Senior Leadership Team.
• Destination Tracking & Evaluation: Track, evaluate, and report on programme effectiveness using student feedback, surveys, and long-term destination data.

We are looking for someone who

You'll have a Level 6 qualification in Career Guidance and Development and proven background in careers guidance, ideally within a school setting. Can you build positive relationships with students and communicate clearly through presentations and group discussions?

We'd love to hear from you if you have up-to-date knowledge of labour market trends, educational pathways, and can work with a wide range of people to support students' needs.

Requirements for the role:

• Relevant Qualifications: Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (or equivalent) alongside Level 2 qualifications in GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent).
• Targeted Experience: Proven track record of delivering professional career guidance and support, ideally within a secondary school, college, or youth-focused setting.
• Sector & Pathways Knowledge: Demonstrated written understanding of current Labour Market Information (LMI), post-16/post-18 educational pathways (including apprenticeships, FE, and HE), and the Gatsby Benchmarks.

You’ll be empathetic, patient, adaptable and able to adjust your approach to suit different students and their career interests.

About the school

As a national beacon of excellence and one of the region's highest-performing academies, Lift Kingswood consistently delivers student results well above the national average. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for leadership, behavior, and personal development, we offer a dynamic environment where both staff and students thrive. We're proud of our strong track record for internal promotion, elevating careers and developing future leaders. Are you ready to join our outstanding team?

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.