Higher Education Coordinator

The Methodist Church in Britain; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Calm working environment

Reduced workload through centralised

Support to develop career

Job summary

St Paul’s Way Trust School in London is seeking a permanent Higher Education Coordinator to lead the careers and higher education programme for its secondary and sixth-form students. The role focuses on guiding students towards university and apprenticeships, working with staff, universities, employers and external partners.

This Ofsted Outstanding sixth form prioritises high-quality guidance, strong collaboration, and a proactive, organised approach to raise aspirations and broaden progression

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI Framework.
• Knowledge of current DfE statutory guidance for CEIAG in secondary schools and sixth forms.
• Excellent communicator with ability to build relationships with staff and external professionals.
• Highly organised and proactive in delivering a careers programme.
• Inspiring students to aim high and progress to university or apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the careers and higher education programme.
• Ensure students receive high-quality guidance and opportunities.
• Work with students, staff, universities, employers and external partners.
• Raise aspirations and support progression pathways.
• Build relationships with subject teachers and external professionals.

Skills

Gatsby Benchmarks

CDI Framework

DfE CEIAG guidance

Excellent communicator

Relationship building

Organised & proactive

Inspiring students

Job description

The Higher Education Coordinator post at St Paul's Way Trust School is a permanent role leading the school's careers and higher education programme for secondary and sixth-form students. The work centres on giving students guidance and opportunities that support progression to university and apprenticeships, working with subject staff, universities, employers and external partners. The school is an Ofsted Outstanding sixth form, and the post follows term-time hours. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the successful candidate will need an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Leading and developing the careers and higher education programme
• Ensuring students receive high-quality guidance and opportunities
• Working with students, staff, universities, employers and external partners
• Raising aspirations and supporting progression pathways
• Building relationships with subject teachers and a range of professionals

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI Framework
• Knowledge of current DfE statutory guidance for CEIAG in secondary schools and sixth forms
• Excellent communicator
• Building effective relationships with subject teachers and external professionals
• Highly organised and proactive
• Inspiring students to aim high

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Calm working environment
• Reduced workload through centralised approach
• Support to develop career