Careers Education & Pathways Lead

Chipping Norton School; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipping Norton School is seeking an organised, connected professional to lead our CEIAG programme, helping students connect learning to life beyond the school gates. You will design and deliver a careers programme meeting Gatsby Benchmarks and Provider Access Legislation.

You will run 1:1 impartial guidance sessions (Level 6 Career Guidance), manage work experience placements, and build links with FE colleges, universities and local employers while briefing staff and engaging parents and alumni.

Qualifications

• Impartial 1:1 guidance sessions required, Level 6 in Career Guidance.
• Experience coordinating careers education, work experience, and employer engagement.
• Strong knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks and higher education pathways.
• Ability to lead PSHE modules related to careers and enterprise.
• Strong organisational skills to track 14–19 destination data and liaise with FE colleges, universities and local employers.
• Excellent communication to brief teaching staff, collaborate with subject leaders, and engage parents/alumni.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and deliver the CEIAG programme.
• Ensure the programme meets Gatsby Benchmarks and Provider Access Legislation.
• Conduct 1:1 impartial guidance sessions.
• Manage and evaluate work experience placements.
• Engage with FE colleges, universities, and local employers.
• Brief teaching staff and collaborate with subject leaders.

Skills

Gatsby Benchmarks

1:1 career guidance

Employer engagement

Organisation & data tracking

Communication with staff/parents

PSHE delivery

Education

Level 6 qualification in Career Guidance

Job description

Chipping Norton School is seeking an organised, connected professional to lead our CEIAG programme, helping students connect learning to life beyond the school gates. You will design and deliver a careers programme meeting Gatsby Benchmarks and Provider Access Legislation.

You will run 1:1 impartial guidance sessions (Level 6 Career Guidance), manage work experience placements, and build links with FE colleges, universities and local employers while briefing staff and engaging parents and alumni.