Careers Manager at St Edward's School

Dorset Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority school in Poole is seeking a Careers Manager to help students prepare for their futures in learning and employment. The position requires commitment to the school's ethos and a proactive approach to career support. This permanent role involves supporting students through various initiatives within a caring organization that prioritizes outstanding outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Experience, enthusiasm, proactivity, and familiarity with the secondary school context.
• A sincere commitment to the school’s ethos and vision.
• A willingness to participate in tailored CPD.

Responsibilities

• Support students in preparation for future learning, careers and employment.
• Contribute to the school's ethos and vision.
• Work within a caring organisation focused on securing outstanding futures for young people.

Skills

Experience in a secondary school context

Enthusiasm for student development

Proactivity in career support

Job description

Overview

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Careers Manager

Grade H SCP 24 to 27 depending on experience

£35,412 to £38,220 pro rata

Actual salary £24,586 to £26,536

St Edward's School is a high-performing school with an amazing support staff team. Our school is heavily oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation for combining high expectations of all, with warm relational approaches to learning.

We are looking for a Careers Manager to support students' preparation for their future learning, careers and employment. As Careers Manager you will become part of a caring organisation deeply focused on securing outstanding futures for young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students in preparation for future learning, careers and employment.
• Contribute to the school's ethos and vision and support continuous improvement.
• Work within a caring organisation with a focus on securing outstanding futures for young people.

Qualifications and what we’re looking for

• Experience, enthusiasm, proactivity, and familiarity with the secondary school context.
• A sincere commitment to the school’s ethos and vision.
• A willingness to participate in tailored CPD and to contribute to a motivated staff community.

Details

The post is permanent, 30 hours 4 days per week, term time only including INSET days, working between 8:30am and 4:30pm.

About Us

Please visit our website at http://st-edwards.poole.sch.uk/ for further information about our unique school.

St Edward's School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. All appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.

Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025

Interview date: Thursday 6 November 2025