Careers Advisor

THE CASTLE SCHOOL; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Taunton is seeking a Careers Lead to provide careers education opportunities for students. This part-time role is crucial to the success of the school's careers programme, where you will work closely with the Careers Advisor. Enthusiastic candidates with strong communication skills are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and a dynamic workplace await you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and patient with excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide careers education opportunities to young people.
• Work alongside the Careers Advisor to plan and organize the careers program.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiastic

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

Job details

Salary: Actual starting salary £11,913

Employer: The Castle School

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Contract type: Permanent, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 30 September 2025 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

• 18 hours per week
• Term time plus INSET days - 39 weeks per year
• Grade 12 - NJC points 12 - 19 (£28,598 - £32,061)
• Actual starting salary £11,913

What will I be doing?

The Castle School in Taunton is looking to recruit a Careers Lead to join our successful, busy school, to work with young people to provide careers education opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be working alongside our experienced Careers Advisor and leading the strategic planning and organisation of the careers programme.

The actual days and hours worked can be agreed with the successful candidate but these will need to generally fit within school hours.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Applicants should be enthusiastic, patient, demonstrate flexibility, initiative and excellent communication skills. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

What is in it for me?

Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.

We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.

We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.

Supporting documents and information

A full job description and application pack is available from our website.

All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role and should be submitted by 9am on the closing date.

Further details are available within the job description and person specification.

Closing date: Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 9:00am

Interviews: Week commencing 6th October 2025