Careers Lead

shangang Keji Industrial CO LTD; Yateley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Knight Education is seeking a Careers Lead to start January 2027 in Yateley, Hampshire. The role supports the Assistant Headteacher in implementing the school's careers guidance programme and ensuring statutory requirements are met.

You will work with senior staff to deliver a strategic careers plan, develop a curriculum, plan 1:1 guidance, mentor staff, and monitor Gatsby Benchmarks using Compass+ while keeping the careers section of the school website current.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Advice & Guidance or be working towards it.
• Experience or training in delivering a careers programme in schools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with the senior leadership team to deliver the school’s careers programme guided by a strategic plan.
• Prepare and implement a careers education curriculum across the school.
• Plan 1:1 careers guidance for key year groups and ensure compliance with legal requirements for independent guidance.

Skills

Careers guidance

Curriculum planning

Mentor management

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4/5) or better

Level 6 Diploma in Careers Advice & Guidance or working towards it

Tools

Compass+

Job description

Role: Careers Lead

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Start Date: January 2027

Location: Yateley, Hampshire

Contract Term: Permanent and Part Time (Monday - Thursday)

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 FTE

A leading independent school in Surrey on the borders of Hampshire is seeking a Careers Lead from January 2027.

This independent special school is dedicated to supporting children with a range of additional needs. They pride themselves on their nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and highly collaborative approach - ensuring every pupil feels understood, valued, and empowered to reach their potential.

The Careers Lead will support the Assistant Headteacher in the implementation and delivery of the school’s programme of careers advice and guidance across school and ensure statutory requirements are met.

Duties and responsibilities

• Work with the senior leadership/management team to deliver the school’s careers programme ensuring the programme is guided by a strategic careers plan that reflects the school’s priorities
• Prepare and implement a careers education curriculum across school to ensure students have access to key information about a range of career options and next steps pathways.
• Plan 1:1 Careers Guidance to key year groups and ensure compliance with the school’s legal requirements to provide independent guidance.
• Brief and support staff members involved in careers education or who provide initial careers information
• Monitor the delivery of careers guidance across the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks using Compass+ and internal evaluation.
• Manage the work of Mentors who are delivering careers related sessions and provide support as appropriate.
• Manage the careers section of the school website, ensuring that information is accurate and up to date

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C (4/5) or above
• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Advice and Guidance or working towards it

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check