Careers Coordinator

Vision for Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated Careers Coordinator to join a secondary school in Tower Hamlets. You will deliver CEIAG, guidance sessions, and support students with post-16 and post-18 options.

This role requires strong collaboration with staff, families and external partners to track destinations and promote progression opportunities across university, apprenticeships, and training pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience in careers education or guidance within sixth form or secondary education.
• Strong knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Familiarity with CDI Framework and CEIAG guidance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide CEIAG to sixth form students.
• Support progression pathways including university, apprenticeships, employment and training.
• Deliver 1:1 and group careers guidance sessions.
• Assist with applications, personal statements, CVs and interview prep.
• Develop links with universities, employers and external organisations.
• Support careers events, workshops and enrichment activities.
• Track destinations and progression outcomes.
• Collaborate with wider careers and pastoral teams.

Skills

Careers guidance

Gatsby Benchmarks

CDI Framework

CEIAG knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Building relationships

Job description

Position: Careers Coordinator

Location: Tower Hamlets

Start date: #removed#

Are you passionate about supporting young people with their future pathways and helping students make informed decisions about higher education, apprenticeships and employment?

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Sixth Form Careers & Guidance Support Officer to join a supportive secondary school in Tower Hamlets. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated careers professional to play a key role in supporting students as they prepare for their next steps beyond sixth form.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG), working closely with students, staff, families and external partners to ensure students have access to the information and support they need to achieve their aspirations.

The Role:

• Provide careers guidance and support to sixth form students

• Support students with progression pathways including university, apprenticeships, employment and further training

• Deliver 1:1 and group careers guidance sessions

• Assist students with applications, personal statements, CVs and interview preparation

• Develop and maintain links with universities, employers and external organisations

• Support careers events, workshops and enrichment activities

• Track student destinations and progression outcomes

• Work collaboratively with the wider careers and pastoral teams

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working within careers education, sixth form, secondary education or a similar setting

• Strong knowledge of the Gatsby Benchmarks

• Understanding of the CDI Framework

• Knowledge of current DfE statutory guidance for Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with young people

• A passion for supporting students to achieve their ambitions

This role would suit a Careers Advisor, Careers Coordinator, Progression Officer, Sixth Form Administrator, or education professional with experience supporting young people with post-16 and post-18 pathways.

If you are passionate about helping students reach their full potential and are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you