Careers Manager

Maltbylearningtrust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Maltby Academy is seeking a dedicated Careers Specialist to lead its careers curriculum and guide students on their future paths. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for careers education, engage positively with students, and contribute to an exceptional team culture. This role offers opportunities for personal leadership growth and impactful contributions to the academy's strategy.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD

Qualifications

• Commitment to the academy’s vision and values.
• Passion for high-quality careers education.
• Desire for personal leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of an outstanding careers curriculum.
• Provide impartial careers advice and guidance.
• Ensure students are prepared for post-16 and post-18 decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Engagement

Relationship Building

Growth Mindset

Job description

Maltby Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Careers Specialist to join our vibrant team as Careers Manager. Working closely with the Senior Leader for Careers and Personal Development, you will lead the delivery of an outstanding careers curriculum, encompassing high-quality work experience, impartial careers advice and guidance, and clear progression pathways, ensuring every student is equipped to make informed decisions about their post-16 and post-18 futures and empowered to lead successful, fulfilling lives.

At Maltby Academy, we place great value on Careers Education and Personal Development. Our current offer includes structured work experience placements in Year 12, with Year 10 placements scheduled to resume in the 2025-26 academic year. We also provide weekly Key Stage 3 timetabled electives every Wednesday afternoon. We are currently working towards achieving the Quality in Careers Standard, reflecting our commitment to excellence in this area.

We are a school on an exciting journey. Our vision, to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead rich, purposeful lives, underpins everything we do. Alongside academic excellence, our culture is built on care, encouragement, and meaningful enrichment. Our students are engaged, resilient, and take responsibility for their development, guided by a strong set of values that help them realise their full potential.

We warmly invite prospective candidates to visit the academy to meet our fantastic students and staff, and discuss the role in more detail.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be fully committed to the academy’s vision and values.
• Champion the importance of high-quality careers education.
• Demonstrate a passion for delivering and developing a world-class careers programme.
• Show a genuine interest in furthering their own leadership journey.
• Inspire, engage, and build positive relationships with both students and staff.
• Exhibit a growth mindset, excellent work ethic, and a sense of humour.
• Bring relevant knowledge and an understanding of our local and educational context.

In return, we offer:

• A highly supportive Trust and academy team, aligned with our shared mission to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
• A comprehensive induction programme and a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Outstanding opportunities for career progression through a continuous, personalised programme of Professional Learning and Development (PLD).
• A chance to shape and influence the future direction of our Careers Education and Strategy.

This role involves working directly with children. Therefore, if successful, you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and CPD