Careers & Student Advisor

The Giles Academy; Old Leake; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution seeks an enthusiastic Advisor to support students beyond Year 11. The ideal candidate will have a background in careers education, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and possess excellent organisational skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Careers team and attending various events. This role offers a supportive work environment with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a similar position required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office is necessary.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and work across the Trust.
• Attend relevant evening events and work during exam results weeks.
• Adopt a consistent approach to all students.

Skills

Experience in similar position

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Excellent organisational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Team player

Proactive and assertive

Job description

Overview

In order to support our students to progress beyond Year 11, a vacancy has arisen within the South Lincolnshire Academies Trust to join the Careers Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic Advisor to be based at either Cowley Academy or Giles Academy. This is an exciting role which would ideally suit someone who has experience of careers education or a keen interest. Working as an integral part of the Careers team, the successful candidate will:

Responsibilities

• Have previous experience of working in a similar position;
• Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Have excellent organisational and inter-personal skills;
• Be willing to collaborate and work across the Trust;
• Be a team player but can also work independently;
• Be assertive and pro-active;
• Adopt a consistent approach to all students;
• Be flexible in their approach to their working hours i.e. attend relevant evening events and attend work during exam results weeks in August;

About the Trust and Conditions

The Trust offers exceptionally pleasant working environments. Our school sites offer a calm and safe place, where staff and students work hard, achieve a great deal and enjoy excellent working relationships.

All pre-employment checks carried out are in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances prior to taking up any offer of employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is 8.00am on Wednesday 1st October 2025. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.