Careers Lead

eTeach UK Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A mixed comprehensive school in Guildford is looking for a dedicated CAREERS LEAD to deliver high-quality careers guidance and support students in achieving their aspirations. The role involves developing partnerships with external stakeholders and ensuring the robust delivery of an exemplary careers program. Successful applicants will join a supportive team and have opportunities for further professional development in a vibrant community focused on student welfare.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Extra-curricular sporting facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing careers guidance and support for students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality careers support and guidance.
• Develop links with external stakeholders to maximise student opportunities.
• Work with SLT and governors to ensure delivery of the careers programme.

Skills

Passion for careers advice

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding Gatsby benchmarks

Job description

ASH MANOR SCHOOL MANOR ROAD, ASH, SURREY, GU12 6QH NoR: 1250 Head Teacher: Ms A Bailey CAREERS LEAD Salary: PS5 – PS6 £27,634 - £32,867 full time equivalent per annum. Actual starting salary based on qualifications and experience. Required as soon as possible. 3 days per week, term time only.

Ash Manor School is a successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive school committed to providing an exceptional education for the community it serves. This role focuses on providing high quality careers support and guidance for our students at all levels. We have a high-quality programme in place which is compliant with all guidance and we are keen to support and expand that provision.

Responsibilities

• Believes in young people
• Is passionate about the provision of careers advice and guidance
• Can develop links with external stakeholders to maximise student opportunities
• Understands the Gatsby benchmarks
• Works with SLT and governors to ensure robust delivery of an excellent careers programme
• To support all learners to access Higher Education through working in partnership with outside agencies, promoting widening participation and raising aspirations for all students

Benefits

• A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff
• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
• Opportunities for further professional development
• Extra-curricular sporting facilities for staff
• A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community

Potential applicant visits are welcomed. Please note we do not accept CV’s.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications: Monday 12th January 2026 at 9am. Early applications recommended as we may interview early upon obtaining an excellent short list of candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. You are required to declare any unspent convictions, cautions, warnings and bind-overs you may have, regardless of how long ago they occurred, as well as any pending criminal proceedings or current police investigations. More information regarding this can be found on the application form.