Careers Advisor

Wickersley Partnership Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing

Job summary

Clifton Community School, part of the Wickersley Partnership Trust, is seeking a passionate Careers Advisor to inspire pupils and guide their career journeys with high-quality career guidance.

You will deliver 1:1 and group sessions, assist with CVs and applications, advise on options and apprenticeships, and help plan the careers programme to prepare students for the modern workplace.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Career Guidance (Level 6) is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with young people, parents and external employers.
• Strong organisational abilities and proficiency in using digital careers tools and software.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks and local labour market.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group careers guidance to pupils.
• Assist with CVs, applications, interview techniques, and psychometric testing.
• Collaborate to advise on subject choices, university/college entrances, and apprenticeships.
• Help organise Careers Fairs, HE evenings, and Employer Insight days.
• Identify potential NEETs and plan action with stakeholders.
• Maintain Careers and HE Reference Library and stay up to date with LMI.
• Handle compliance and admin tasks including reports and tracking destinations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Digital careers tools

Knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development

Tools

Digital careers tools

Job description

ROLE: Careers Advisor

SCHOOL: Clifton Community School, Wickersley Partnership Trust

SALARY: WPT Band 6 £32061 - £35412 (Pro rata £28238 - £31189)

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 37 per week, term time only, plus all inset days

Are you a passionate and driven professional looking to inspire the next generation? We are seeking an exceptional Careers Advisor to shape the futures of our pupils, providing the vital guidance and inspiration they need to navigate their career journeys with confidence.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

About the Role

As our Careers Advisor, you will hold a pivotal role responsible for delivering high-quality careers guidance to pupils across the whole school. Beyond 1:1 support, you will be integral to informing the strategic direction of our Careers Education and Guidance programme, ensuring our students are fully equipped for the modern working world.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 & Group Guidance: Provide tailored advice to pupils on career planning, helping them identify options, recognise skills gaps, and overcome barriers to success.

• Employability Support: Guide students through crafting CVs, completing application forms, honing interview techniques, and navigating psychometric testing and careers software.

• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the Careers Assistant Coordinator and Personal Development Leader to advise on subject choices, university/college entrance, and apprenticeships, while supporting the planning and delivery of PSHE careers lessons.

• Events & Networking: Help organise major school events, including Careers Fairs, Higher Education evenings, and Employer Insight days.

• Early Intervention: Actively identify potential NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) clients and formulate robust action plans alongside key stakeholders.

• Industry Expertise: Keep up to date with Labour Market Information (LMI), funding opportunities, and legislation; oversee a high-quality Careers and HE Reference Library.

• Compliance & Admin: Maintain up-to-date compliance documentation (including the school Careers Policy) and manage administrative tasks such as report writing and tracking student destinations.

Qualifications

• A recognised professional qualification in Career Guidance (e.g., Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development) is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage authentically with young people, parents, and external employers.

• Strong organisational abilities and proficiency in using digital careers tools, assessments, and software.

• Up-to-date knowledge of the Gatsby Benchmarks, modern qualifications pathways, and the South Yorkshire labour market.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary

• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes

• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription

• Professional Growth and Development

***Closing Date: Noon, Monday 21st September 2026 2026***

***Interviews taking place Friday 25th September 2026***