Careers Assistant

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Bristol is seeking an experienced Careers Assistant to support the Careers Leader with the organization and administration of work experience and careers advice activities. The role involves managing the Year 11 at-risk of NEET tracker and administering the work experience programmes for students. Successful candidates will join a diverse and committed staff team, with opportunities for personal and professional development. The position is on a 37-hour work week, term time only, with a salary of £23,090 actual pro rata from £26,403.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Access to sports activities

On-site free parking

Free eye tests and flu jab

Qualifications

• Experience in administration of work experience programmes.
• Ability to support careers advice appointments.
• Experience in managing student trackers.

Responsibilities

• Administer the school’s Work Experience Programmes.
• Support the Careers Leader with activities.
• Manage the Year 11 at-risk of NEET tracker.

Skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of careers advice

Ability to manage programmes

Job description

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only

Salary: £26,403 pro rata. Actual salary £23,090

This is a permanent position to commence from 5th of January 2026.

Cotham School, a successful, vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school, wishes to appoint an experienced Careers Assistant.

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 school's 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.

We Offer

• 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

Benefits

• 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.