Careers Advisor and Enrichment Officer

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Grange CofE Academy in Leeds is seeking a dedicated Careers Advisor and Enrichment Officer to lead the school's careers provision and ensure statutory requirements are met. You will play a key role in shaping an outstanding learning and development experience for students.

This is a full-time post aligned with term-time (39 weeks) and 37 hours per week. Salary is in the SO1 SCP 23-25 band (£35,570–£37,563 per annum, pro rata), with actual salary reflecting 39 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the school’s Career Leader, taking the lead role in developing careers provision and ensuring statutory requirements are met.
• To make a significant contribution to building an outstanding learning and development experience for students.

Job description

Careers Advisor and Enrichment Officer

Abbey Grange CofE Academy

Nature of Contract

Permanent, term time only, 38 weeks per year plus 5 days (39 weeks)

Salary

SO1, SCP 23 - 25, £35,570 to £37,563 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary

£30,730 to £32,452, based on 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working Hours

Full time, 37 per week

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• To act as the school’s Career Leader, taking the lead role in developing careers provision and ensuring that the school meets its statutory requirement.
• To make a significant contribution to building an outstanding learning and development experience for students.

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hard-working individual
• A team-player who can develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Use of onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am on 19 October 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.