Careers Advisor: Impartial Guidance & Work Placements

eTeach UK Limited; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Family-friendly leave

Supportive school community

Job summary

Priory Community School Academy is seeking a Careers Advisor to deliver impartial career guidance and lead work experience programmes across all year groups. You will work directly with the Assistant Headteacher to connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities for students.

You will build relationships with local businesses and providers, coordinate KS4 and Post-16 placements, and organise career events while tracking student destinations to inform leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• A Level 6 Qualification in Career Guidance (or plan to achieve).
• Good English and Maths.
• Experience delivering impartial career guidance to young people.
• Ability to network with external business and education providers.
• Ability to coordinate placements and manage complex schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial career guidance to students and families during key transition stages.
• Build relationships with local businesses, universities and training providers.
• Oversee management of KS4 and Post-16 work placements ensuring safe, suitable environments.
• Organise career fairs, talks and workshops and communicate updates to students and parents.
• Track destinations and maintain records to support Gatsby Benchmarks and school leadership.

Skills

Career guidance

Networking

Data management

Public speaking

Organization

Education

Level 6 Career Guidance qualification

Job description

Priory Community School Academy is seeking a Careers Advisor to deliver impartial career guidance and lead work experience programmes across all year groups. You will work directly with the Assistant Headteacher to connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities for students.

You will build relationships with local businesses and providers, coordinate KS4 and Post-16 placements, and organise career events while tracking student destinations to inform leadership decisions.