Careers & Work Experience Co-Ordinator

Davenant Foundation School; Debden Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenant Foundation School is seeking an experienced Careers Adviser to support pupils, staff and visitors with independent guidance on career pathways and opportunities. The role emphasizes collaboration with the school community and a strong commitment to its Christian ethos.

Experience with Unifrog and Compass is desirable, but training will be provided. The post requires excellent organisational and communication skills and a flexible approach to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English and maths or equivalent.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• ICT skills with MS Office and Google Suite; Unifrog/Compass desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent careers advice and guidance to pupils and staff.
• Support school's careers programme and activities aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Help pupils navigate post-16 and post-18 pathways within the school community.

Skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Unifrog experience

Compass experience

Organisational skills

Career pathways knowledge

Gatsby Benchmarks

Flexibility

Education

5 GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Qualifications and Training

• 5GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English andmaths

Skills and Knowledge

• Goodcommunication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to workeffectively with staff, pupils, and visitors.
• Agood level of ICT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and GoogleSuite. Experience of Unifrog and Compass + desirable, however, training willbe provided as appropriate.
• Strongorganisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Goodunderstanding of post-16 and post-18 career pathways
• Knowledgeof Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Abilityto respond flexibly to changing priorities and operational needs.

Personal Qualities

• Wellorganised, efficient, and able to work independently as well as part of ateam.
• Understandingof, and commitment to, the Christian ethos and values of the school.
• Demonstrablerespect for young people through positive attitudes and behaviour.
• Abilityto maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Aflexible and positive approach, with a strong commitment to providing independentcareers advice and guidance to all stakeholders across the schoolcommunity.