Head of Careers

Arc's Assistive Technology (at) Services; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Kent is seeking a full-time Head of Careers to lead their Careers Team. This pivotal role involves overseeing UCAS processes and delivering a comprehensive career guidance programme, promoting student aspirations and opportunities. The school is known for its innovative approach to education and strong commitment to student welfare.

Benefits

Generous pay structure

Responsibility allowances

Meals provided while on duty

Access to leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in education or career guidance roles.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Ability to connect with students and staff across all year groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of UCAS applications and careers curriculum.
• Lead and coordinate the delivery of a guidance programme for students.
• Collaborate with Heads of Departments and coordinate with Oxbridge co-ordinators.

Skills

Leadership

Career Guidance

UCAS Knowledge

Job description

Head of Careers

Permanent
Full-time | Term time only

Competitive salary plus benefits

Required September 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious full-time Head of Careers to lead the Careers Team at Benenden School, one of the country’s leading independent schools. This role is open to teaching and non-teaching professionals.

The Head of Careers will oversee all aspects of UCAS, Oxbridge, International university applications and the broader whole school careers curriculum. You will lead and coordinate the UCAS process and oversee the planning and delivery of a careers and guidance programme for students of all ages which ensures they are aspirational, open-minded and enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead of them.

This is an important role that underpins many aspects of School life. You will be a member of the Heads of Department body and will meet regularly with the Housemaster and Mistress team, the Oxbridge co-ordinators and fellow Heads of Department.

The School has a Sixth form of around 186 students, all of whom make applications to university or higher education. Around a quarter of the year group will make applications to Oxbridge, World Top 10, or Medical schools.

About Benenden School

Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in Britain. We were founded in 1923 and are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18, with 186 of those in the Sixth Form.

Benenden is at the forefront of girls’ education in the UK, with recent innovations including the Benenden Diploma, a bespoke curriculum for our youngest two year groups, and the Professional Skills Programme, teaching the Sixth Form skills for the workplace. We are an ambitious school, with recent developments including a state-of-the-art Science Centre and All-Weather Sports Pitch, and the newly established Centenary Hall and Sir David K.P. Li Music School.

Benefits

Benenden offers its own generous pay structure, responsibility allowances and benefits. Staff are provided with meals whilst on duty. The school’s leisure facilities, including wonderful grounds, a fitness gym and swimming pool are also available for staff to use.

How to Apply

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Applications should be received by midnight on Wednesday 4 June 2025, with interviews likely to be held on Tuesday 10 June 2025. We will however, review applications as they arrive so early interest is advised.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. Whilst Benenden isn’t accredited to the Living Wage Foundation, we do look to the Living Wage for guidance