Careers Advisor: Shape Students' Futures

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Local Government and Teacher Pension

Westfield Health

Professional Growth and Development

Job summary

Clifton Community School in South Yorkshire is seeking a dedicated Careers Advisor to inspire pupils and guide their career journeys. You will deliver high-quality careers guidance across the school, provide 1:1 support, and help shape the Careers Education and Guidance programme.

As part of WPT, you will collaborate with staff to influence subject choices, explore apprenticeships, university routes, and develop engaging Careers events while staying up-to-date with Labour Market Information and

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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Digital careers tools

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development

Tools

Careers software

Job description

Clifton Community School in South Yorkshire is seeking a dedicated Careers Advisor to inspire pupils and guide their career journeys. You will deliver high-quality careers guidance across the school, provide 1:1 support, and help shape the Careers Education and Guidance programme.

As part of WPT, you will collaborate with staff to influence subject choices, explore apprenticeships, university routes, and develop engaging Careers events while staying up-to-date with Labour Market Information and