Careers, Information & Guidance Advisor

Teaching Vacancies; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; 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 in Redditch is seeking a dedicated Careers, Information & Guidance Advisor to support students from Years 9 to 13. You will deliver impartial careers guidance, run seminars and workshops, and work with colleges and external partners to broaden employability opportunities.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week term time plus 5 days, with a January 2027 start. A proactive, student-centered approach and safeguarding commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• 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-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance to students.
• Develop and deliver presentations and group learning through seminars, workshops and tutorials for years 9–13.
• Collaborate with local colleges and external agencies to organise events supporting career development and employability.
• Assist with college applications and ensure continued career pathways for NEED students.
• Contribute to the education and wellbeing of all students and promote safeguarding.
• Develop links with middle schools to potentially provide CIAG services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation & relationships

Student-centered approach

Education

A Level 6 Qualification in Career Guidance and Development

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 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

What the school offers its staff

• 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.

Further details about the role

Careers, Information & Guidance Advisor

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

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.

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.

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.

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

CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Trinity High School is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the "Keeping Children Safe in Education" legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Trinity High School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff to share and promote this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures, and expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. As per The DFE Statutory guidance, in accordance with the "Keeping Children Safe in Education" legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.