Careers, Information & Guidance Advisor

Bordesley Multi Academy Trust; Redditch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Work Perks

Bike to Work Scheme

Discounted local Gym Membership

Will Writing Service

Free Financial Advice

Job summary

Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre, part of Bordesley Multi Academy Trust in Redditch, is seeking an enthusiastic Careers, Information & Guidance Advisor to support students from Years 9 to 13. You will deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance through individual sessions, group workshops, and tutorial contributions.

The role includes coordinating college applications, supporting NEET students, and helping develop high-quality learning materials and events to raise

Qualifications

• Level 6 Qualification in Career Guidance and Development (or equivalent).
• Experience working with young people in an education setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance to students.
• Develop and deliver presentations and group learning for Years 9–13.
• Coordinate college applications and events with colleges and external agencies.
• Support NEET students with progression routes and resources.

Skills

Career guidance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Education

Level 6 Career Guidance

Job description

Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre Bordesley Multi Academy Trust, Redditch

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only + 5 days

Start date: January 2027

About the role

Trinity High School is a very special learning community. Our HEART values of Happiness, Excellence, Ambition, Respect and Tolerance underpin our day to day work and visitors are always impressed by the warm, friendly and highly positive relationships that exist between staff and students. We are a friendly and caring community where students are encouraged to aim high, embrace challenge and develop resilience so that they can realise their talents and create their futures.

Our school motto, Excellence for All, encapsulates our vision for all students in our care. Our motto reflects both ambition and inclusivity and allows students to prosper because we have high expectations of their academic progress as well as their personal development. As they move through the school they grow into confident, articulate young adults who contribute selflessly to their families and their local communities.

Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Careers, Information & Guidance Advisor to join our committed team. This is a key role supporting students from Years 9 to 13 as they explore future pathways, develop employability skills, and make informed decisions about their next steps.

You will deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance through one‑to‑one support, group sessions, workshops, and contributions to the tutorial programme. Working closely with curriculum areas, external agencies, colleges and employers, you will help shape a careers provision that raises aspirations and supports all students to achieve positive outcomes.

This role also includes coordinating college applications, supporting NEET students with continued progression routes, and contributing to the development of high‑quality learning materials and careers events.

Key responsibilities

• Provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance to students
• To develop and deliver presentations and group learning through seminars, workshops and contribution to the tutorial programme in student career development from years 9 to 13
• To work with staff in local colleges and external agencies to organise and implement events which support the career development, progression and employability skills of students at the school
• To be a key contact for students college application forms and ensure all are completed (including ensuring a continued career path for our NEED students)
• To share in the corporate responsibility for the education and well‑being of all students at the school
• To develop links with middle schools potentially providing a negotiated service for CIAG.

Person specification

• A Level 6 Qualification in Career Guidance and Development (or equivalent)
• Experience working with young people in an education setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to motivate and build positive relationships with students
• A flexible, ethical and student‑centred approach
• Confidence working independently and managing a caseload
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

Working hours

Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:00
Friday: 08:00–15:30
(30‑minute unpaid lunch break)

Why join Trinity High School?

You will join a school where high expectations are matched by strong support, where relationships matter and where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued. We are proud of our inclusive and ambitious culture, our commitment to professional growth and our belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally. Staff benefit from high quality CPD, instructional coaching and clear career development opportunities, with pathways for progression and leadership at every stage of the profession.

Benefits of joining the school

• Joining a strong and dynamic team of professionals
• Work in a school with high aspirations for all its students and staff
• Be provided with excellent career opportunities
• Benefits including; Employee Assistance Programme, Work Perks, Bike to Work Scheme, discounted local Gym Membership, Will Writing Service and free Financial Advice.

Incomplete application forms may not be considered.

Closing date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.

For more information on this post, please refer to the attached candidate information pack.

Company details

Company: Bordesley Multi Academy Trust

Salary: SO1, point 23-25

Hours: Full-time

Location: Redditch, B98 8HB

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 23 Nov 2026

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