Careers Co-ordinator

Ely College; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Initial Teacher Training

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on benefits

Job summary

Meridian Trust is seeking a Careers Co-ordinator for Ely College to lead, develop and deliver a high-quality careers education, information, advice, and guidance across the school. The successful candidate will provide personalised guidance to students, empowering them to make informed choices about their future pathways.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 6 careers qualification, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrate experience in administration, education,

Qualifications

• Level 6 careers qualification.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience of administration background, education and working with young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, staff and outside agencies.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative.
• Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and deliver high-quality careers education across the school.
• Provide personalised guidance to students to help inform future pathways.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Administration experience

Working with young people

Relationship building

Team player with initiative

Confidentiality awareness

Education

Level 6 careers qualification

Job description

About this Role

Vacancy for Careers Co-ordinator

Salary: Grade 7

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

We are now looking for a Careers Co-ordinator to lead, develop, and deliver a high-quality careers education, information, advice, and guidance across the school. Ideally using a Level 6 qualification you will provide personalised guidance to students, empowering them to make informed choices about their future pathways.

The ideal candidate

• Level 6 careers qualification
• Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience of administration background, education and working with young people
• Able to make positive relationships with children, parents, staff and outside agencies
• Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative.
• Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issue

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Closing date for applications: 30th October 2026, 9am

Interviews will be held on: TBC

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.