Careers Lead

Ash Manor School; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Guildford is seeking a dedicated Careers Lead to provide high-quality careers support and guidance for students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for empowering young people and developing links with external stakeholders to maximize student opportunities. This role is part-time (three days a week), term time only, offering a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional development. Salary starts from £27,634 up to £32,867 based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Professional and supportive team

Opportunities for professional development

Extra-curricular sporting facilities

Caring working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing careers advice and guidance.
• Ability to work in partnership with external agencies.
• Knowledge of compliance with guidance in the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality careers support and guidance.
• Support all learners to access Higher Education.
• Expand the careers provision in compliance with guidance.

Skills

Believes in young people

Passionate about careers advice

Develops links with stakeholders

Understands Gatsby benchmarks

Works with SLT and governors

Promotes wider participation

Job description

Position Details

ASH MANOR SCHOOL
MANOR ROAD, ASH, SURREY, GU12 6QH
Tel: [phone]
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.

About the Role

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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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
• Supports all learners to access Higher Education through working in partnership with outside agencies, promoting widening participation and raising aspirations for all students

Benefits / What we offer

• 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

Application Process

Potential applicant visits are welcomed.
Requests for visits and completed applications to be sent to [e-mail].
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.

Legal / EEO Statement

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.