Dynamic Careers Advisor – Pathways & Post-16 Guidance

Shelley College; Highburton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelley College in Highburton, England, seeks a dedicated Careers Advisor to provide impartial guidance to students across KS4 and KS5. You will conduct one-to-one guidance, organise careers events, coordinate work experience, and support post-16 applications, tracking destinations and liaising with families, employers and external agencies.

You will lead the school's careers programme, safeguarding responsibilities, and ensure delivery of Gatsby Benchmarks, with IT systems for records and

Qualifications

• Provide good quality, impartial careers guidance to students.
• Interview students 1:1 or in small groups as needed.
• Coordinate work experience placements and post-16 applications.
• Track destinations and liaise with families, employers and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance across KS4 and KS5.
• Organise careers events, assemblies and signposting to opportunities.
• Lead organisation of work experience and post-16 pathways.
• Maintain records using IT systems and report on Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Safeguarding responsibilities and collaboration with the pastoral team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

ICT literacy

Organisational skills

Career guidance knowledge

Engagement with stakeholders

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development

Maths and English GCSE (Grade C/4+)

Tools

MS Office

ICT systems

Job description

Shelley College in Highburton, England, seeks a dedicated Careers Advisor to provide impartial guidance to students across KS4 and KS5. You will conduct one-to-one guidance, organise careers events, coordinate work experience, and support post-16 applications, tracking destinations and liaising with families, employers and external agencies.

You will lead the school's careers programme, safeguarding responsibilities, and ensure delivery of Gatsby Benchmarks, with IT systems for records and