Careers Coordinator

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

St Augustine's Catholic College seeks a part-time Careers Coordinator to oversee the planning, organising and implementation of the College's careers education programme, ensuring Gatsby benchmarks are met. Hours depend on qualification level; Level 6/7 candidates may have additional hours for interviews.

The role involves liaising with the PSHE Coordinator, Heads of Year and senior leadership, and expanding links with local employers to support Year 10 Work Experience.Closing date: 18 September

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and addressing large groups.
• Professional qualification in careers guidance and/or membership of the Institute of Careers Guidance.
• Ability to liaise with schools, employers and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, organising and delivery of the College's careers education programme meeting Gatsby benchmarks.
• Lead on Year 10 Work Experience and liaise with PSHE Coordinator and Heads of Year.
• Coordinate with local employers to extend links and opportunities.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 6/7 Careers qualification

Job description

Job Description

Salary: Grade I 18-20, £18.44-£19.47 per hour (£18,505-£19,538 actual salary)

Hours of work: Part time 22.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Augustine's Catholic College for further information.

A bit about us

Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity to join St Augustine's Catholic College. As a Catholic Lasallian College, we are part of a global network of educational institutions inspired by St. John Baptist De La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. His mission was to provide the highestquality education to those most in need, always honouring the dignity of each child as a 'son or daughter of a great King.' We strive to live by this vision every day, fostering a welcoming environment where all students and staff feel valued and included.

We are seeking a passionate and aspiring colleague to join our dedicated staff team and make a meaningful contribution to our community. At St Augustine's, we are committed to sustainable growth and improvement in a constantly evolving world. Our recent OFSTED inspection highlighted this commitment: "The desire to provide educational opportunities which make individuals the best that they can be drives all that the school does." For us, this means not only achieving academic excellence but also nurturing well-rounded individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on society.

In recent years, our journey of continuous improvement has led to a complete revision of our curriculum, the introduction of an incremental coaching programme for all teachers, and the development of a behaviour system that ensures students can learn in a disruption-free environment. Central to our mission is our focus on inclusion, which seeks to ensure that every learner can access the curriculum and the opportunities they deserve and are entitled to. St Augustine's is consistently a high-performing school, with academic achievements well above national averages, reflecting both the quality of our education and the dedication of our students. Our recent OFSTED report also noted, "Staff feel proud to work at the school. Early career teachers receive appropriate guidance and feel well supported." If you join us, you will be entering a supportive and challenging environment where you can grow professionally while sharing your talents with our vibrant community. We look forward to learning more about what you can bring to our team and how we can support you on your journey to reaching your full potential.

All about the role

We are seeking a part-time Careers Coordinator for to oversee the planning, organising and implementation of the College's careers education programme, ensuring that we meet our Gatsby benchmarks. Hours offered is dependent on whether the applicant has a Level 6/7 Careers qualification. Those who do will be able to carry out careers interviews and will be offered further hours. For those who do not, we will contract external support for the interviews and hours will be offered accordingly.

The role will involve liaison with the PSHE Coordinator, Heads of Year and the senior leadership team and extending our links with local employers and businesses. A key feature of the programme is leading on the annual Year 10 Work Experience week. We are looking for applicants who have experience of working with children and addressing large groups; a caring, flexible, resilient professional approach and ideally, a professional qualification in careers guidance and/or membership of the Institute of Careers Guidance

Closing date (and time): 18th September 2026 12:00pm

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: TBC

This 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 applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant

Careers Coordinator Candidate Pack