Careers Coordinator

TES FE News; Swinton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated Careers Coordinator to enhance careers education and support student aspirations. The role involves event planning, collaboration with partners, and ensuring effective career guidance for students in an inclusive environment. Join a high-performing team committed to professional growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Bespoke in-house CPD opportunities

Flexi days

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about careers education and committed to raising aspirations.
• Confident organiser capable of planning impactful events.
• Understands the importance of early intervention and support for students.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging careers provision in line with Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Organise impactful events and employer interactions.
• Support Year 7 transition activities and early engagement in careers education.

Skills

Event Planning

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Job description

Job Overview

Salford | Start: September| Permanent

Careers Coordinator

Are you passionate about preparing young people for their future and ensuring every student has access to meaningful, high-quality careers education? We’re looking for a dedicated Careers Coordinator to join our inclusive and aspirational school community and play a central role in shaping our students’ futures.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and grow a vital area of school life, embedding careers education throughout the curriculum and helping all students—especially those in Years 10 and 11—understand the pathways available to them post-16 and beyond.

As Careers Coordinator, you will develop engaging and informative careers provision in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks, organise impactful events and employer interactions, and work closely with external providers and internal colleagues to ensure every student is informed, empowered, and inspired. You’ll work with the Assistant Headteacher responsible for Careers and the Year 11 Year Manager, and receive a positive, well-supported handover from the outgoing post holder.

You will also play a role in Year 7 transition, helping to ensure that new students feel welcomed and start to build their aspirations from the very beginning of their journey with us. This might include welcome events, orientation activities, and early engagement with careers-related learning.

Who are we looking for?

️ Someone passionate about careers education and committed to raising aspirations

️ A confident organiser who can plan events, liaise with external partners, and communicate effectively with students and staff

️ A team player who understands how careers provision supports student engagement and achievement

️ A proactive and professional individual who is excited to help young people plan their next steps with confidence

️ Someone who values the importance of early intervention and transition support for Year 7 students

Why work for us?

• A high-performing, inclusive Catholic school – one of the top-performing secondaries in Salford, where students thrive and staff love to work. In our most recent inspection 100% of staff said they were proud to work here and felt valued.
• A strong, supportive team – bespoke in-house CPD opportunities, excellent work-life balance, a visible, proactive SLT and a staff culture that prioritises professional growth
• Wellbeing is a priority – flexi days, staff recognition initiatives, an employee assistance programme for staff and their families, and regular wellbeing events
• Excellent facilities and benefits – free parking, cycle-to-work and tech schemes, and a welcoming, inclusive environment
  
  

Rediscover your passion for education in a school where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of something special. If you’d like to know more, contact Ben Davis, Headteacher, for an informal chat or arrange a visit, more information found on our website.

Click ‘Apply’ now and be part of our journey to excellence!

More information including job description and person specification can be found in the applicant information pack.