Careers Assistant

Cotham School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Bristol is seeking a Careers Assistant to manage career advice and work experience programmes for students. You will support the Careers Leader in daily operations and contribute to a welcoming environment. This role offers competitive salaries, diverse opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work culture. Applicants are encouraged from underrepresented groups within the community.

Benefits

Competitive salaries reviewed annually

Access to employee assistance programme

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive induction process

Access to online gyms and health sessions

Option to participate in the cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Necessary knowledge and skills to support the Careers Leader.
• Ability to manage and administer work experience programmes.
• Experience in handling career advice appointments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Careers Leader with organisation and administration.
• Administer the Work Experience Programmes for Year 10 and Year 12 students.
• Manage and maintain Year 11 at-risk tracker.

Job description

The successful applicant will have the necessary knowledge, skills and vision to be an exceptionally organised Careers Assistant. As Careers Assistant you will support the Careers Leader with the organisation and administration of activities planned with year groups. Administering the school's Work Experience Programmes for year 10 students and year 12 students on our Foundation Programme. Administering the schools Careers advice appointments, managing and maintaining the Year 11 at risk of NEET tracker The post holder will predominantly administer the day to day running of the annual work experience element for our Year 10 students.

Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly and high performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements.

Benefits

• the opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school
• a wonderfully diverse student body
• a highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team
• a committed and enthusiastic staff group
• excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
• access to employee assistance programme - this includes counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more.
• ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library
• at least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals including the opportunity to work flexibly from home on some of these days
• opportunity for staff to use flexible working hours on occasions
• comprehensive induction process
• competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
• family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives
• access to online gyms and health sessions
• access to staff sports, for example basketball, badminton and yoga sessions
• option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
• on site free car parking (when available)
• free eye tests (Display Screen Equipment Users) and free annual flu jab

As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability. Cotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to be DBS checked. Please visit our website for further details and application pack.

Closing and interview dates: interviews will be set up as we receive applications, so we encourage applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.