Careers Lead - Part Time, Guiding Student Futures

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

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.