Careers Officer/Advisor

Matthew Arnold School; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthew Arnold School in Oxfordshire is seeking a proactive Careers Officer to guide students through decision-making about their future education and career options. The role requires a Level 4 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice or willingness to work towards it, and involves delivering impartial guidance and coordinating work experience opportunities.

You will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher to ensure students are well prepared for next steps, with access to diverse

Qualifications

• Experience in careers education, guidance, youth support or related field.
• Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, parents and external partners.
• Confident delivering presentations to groups of students.
• Strong ICT skills and data management ability.
• Commitment to raising aspirations and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality careers guidance to students through one-to-one interviews, group sessions and presentations.
• Coordinate the Year 10 work experience programme.
• Organise careers events, including fairs, employer engagement activities and mornings.
• Support KS4, Post-16 and Post-18 progression pathways including UCAS guidance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers.
• Monitor Gatsby Benchmarks and careers programme objectives.

Skills

Careers guidance experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Presentation delivery

ICT / data management skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice

Job description

Working weeks:

Term Time only - 39.8 working weeks (39 weeks plus Term Time Plus 4 Days) Includes INSET’s and GCSE/A Level results days

Contract:

Permanent

The School

Matthew Arnold is a thriving community school on the outskirts of Oxford, and we are looking to appoint

Matthew Arnold is an oversubscribed inclusive 11-18 school of over 1,300 pupils that serves a mix of urban and rural communities across the west side of Oxford. The school prides itself on being a high achieving school with increasing rates of progress for our disadvantaged students. This has been achieved by focusing on improving outcomes for every student and continuing staff development.

The school is part of the Acer Trust. All schools in the Trust play an important part in the success of the Trust and work together collaboratively so that each school in the Trust is a great place to learn and to work.

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, proactive and student-focused Careers Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping students make informed decisions about their future education, training and career pathways.

Candidate needs to have a Level 4 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice or willingness to work towards it

Working closely with the Assistant Headteacher, you will lead the delivery of impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance, ensuring students are well prepared for their next steps and have access to a wide range of opportunities and experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality careers guidance to students through one-to-one interviews, group sessions and presentations.
• Coordinate the Year 10 work experience programme.
• Organise careers events, including careers fairs, employer engagement activities and careers mornings.
• Support students with KS4, Post-16 and Post-18 progression pathways, including UCAS guidance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers.
• Monitor and support the school's compliance with the Gatsby Benchmarks and careers programme objectives.
• Collect and analyse destinations data and produce reports as required.
• Work collaboratively with staff, students, parents and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for all learners.

Requirements:

• Has experience of careers education, guidance, youth support, education or a related field.
• Holds, or is working towards, a recognised careers guidance qualification (Essential) (Level 4/6 desirable).
• Has excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with young people, parents and external partners.
• Is confident delivering presentations and working with groups of students.
• Has strong ICT skills and the ability to manage data effectively.
• Is committed to raising aspirations and supporting students to achieve their full potential.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.