Careers Advisor

RGS Worcester; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

RGS Worcester is seeking a part-time Careers Advisor on a fixed-term basis. The role is up to 15 hours per week across two days, during term time plus two weeks, with a start date negotiable for October 2026. You will work to support students in exploring future options and developing attainable plans for progression.

The post is fixed-term for up to a year and relies on applicants undertaking recognised careers guidance qualifications while contributing to the school's career guidance strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering careers guidance or advice.
• Willingness to undertake recognised careers advice qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Help young people explore future aspirations and achieve their full potential.
• Assist with planning progression and next steps for students.

Job description

# Careers AdvisorEmployer: RGS WorcesterLocation: Worcester, WorcestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 11th September 2026Expires: 25th September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573465* Share :* PrintAre you passionate about helping young people explore their future aspirations and achieve their full potential? RGS Worcester is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated part-time Careers Advisor to join our dedicated team on a fixed term basis. This position is ideally suited to an individual seeking a rewarding career change, who demonstrates a strong willingness to develop their skills and knowledge in this area, alongside a commitment to undertaking recognised careers advice qualifications.The closing date for applications is Friday 25 September 2026 at 12pmJob InformationResponsible to: Deputy Head (Academic) and Head of CareersWorking Hours: Up to 15 hours per week over two days, term time only plus two weeks based on 37.5 hours per week FTE. Specific days and working hours will be discussed at interview. This is a Fixed-Term Contract for up to a year.Start Date: October 2026 (negotiable)Location: RGS Worcester. RGS Dodderhill as required. Early application is encouraged. Details of interview will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates in due course.All candidates are required to apply via the eTeach online application form (no CVs will be accepted). Please see the attached Information Pack for further details.The RGS Worcester Family of Schools is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with diverse staff. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and talent that our staff invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and The RGS Worcester Family's achievements as well. In recruiting for staff, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your languages spoken, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and beliefs. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support you in completing an application.Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates should be aware that if shortlisted, an online search will be conducted as an additional safeguarding check.The Governors of RGS Worcester are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No. 1120644