Careers Leader and Advisor

Hayesfield Girls' School; Bath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected secondary school in Bath is seeking a Careers Leader and Advisor to oversee Careers and Employability initiatives. This role involves leading strategy, providing impartial guidance, networking with businesses, and ensuring compliance with data standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and a willingness to obtain further professional qualifications. An attractive salary and supportive work environment are offered, with additional benefits for dedicated staff.

Benefits

Contributory salary pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Supportive sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
• Willingness to obtain Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Careers and Employability strategy across the school.
• Provide impartial and high-quality Careers advice.
• Build and maintain links with employability contacts and lead events.
• Manage Careers funding and monitor data compliance.
• Review and update the PSHCE Careers programme.

Skills

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Networking and relationship building

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development

Job description

Careers Leader and Advisor

Salary: 34 434–41 771 per annum pro rata (Grade 7 or 8 dependent on qualifications and experience)

Actual salary: 18 392–22 311 per annum

Working hours: 22.5 hours per week during term time only plus 5 INSET days and an additional 4 days during the school holidays.

Closing date: Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 9am

Interview date: to be confirmed

The role

Hayesfield Girls School is seeking to appoint a Careers Leader and Advisor to lead and manage Careers and Employability across the school.

The key responsibilities are

• Strategic Leadership – fully lead and manage the school’s Careers and Employability strategy ensuring the school meets all eight Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Impartial Guidance – provide and oversee the delivery of impartial high‑quality Careers advice including individual interviews and action planning for students.
• Networking & Events – build and maintain strong links with employability contacts, businesses and FE/HE providers; lead key annual events such as Employability Fairs and Mock Interviews.
• Data & Compliance – manage Careers funding, monitor destinations data (NEET risk) and report directly to the Senior Leadership Team and Governors.
• Curriculum Development – review and update the PSHCE Careers programme across Years 7–13.

Essential requirements

• Qualification – educated to degree level in a relevant subject; willingness to obtain the Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (if not already held).
• Skills – exceptional communication and presentation skills (to staff, students and parents).

Desirable requirements

• Previous experience working as a Careers Advisor in a secondary school setting.
• Possession of the Level 6 qualification in CEIAG registered with the CDI.

We offer

• An opportunity to be part of a well‑respected, top‑achieving and oversubscribed secondary school.
• Dedicated and caring team of professional colleagues.
• Contributory salary pension scheme (local government).
• Access to the cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Supportive sick leave scheme.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme – a strictly free and confidential short‑term counselling and support service.

About us

Hayesfield is a unique and exciting school; it is an oversubscribed girls’ school with a co‑educational sixth form with accommodation over two sites. The school is truly comprehensive, serving the whole community. Ofsted again recognised our achievements in November 2022 by awarding the school Good. You are very welcome to read our Ofsted report which can be found on the website.

How to apply

To apply please complete the Non‑Teaching Application Form with a full supporting statement. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Required experience

Unclear seniority.

Key skills

Channel Marketing, Accounting Tally, CSS, Corporate Risk Management, Hibernate, Brokerage.

Employment type: Full‑time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly salary salary: 34 434–41 771