Impactful Careers Advisor for Student Futures

Castle School Education Trust; West Wick; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Community School is seeking a dedicated Careers Advisor to deliver high-quality, impartial career guidance and lead work experience programmes across all year groups. You will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher to connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities, inspiring students throughout the year groups.

You will possess a Level 6 Career Guidance qualification (or be working towards it), plus strong English and maths skills and a proven track record supporting young

Qualifications

• A Level 6 Qualification in Career Guidance (or a clear commitment to work towards achieving it).
• Proven track record in delivering impartial career guidance to young people in an educational or youth setting.
• Ability to network with external businesses, educational providers and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial advice to help students and families make informed choices during key transition stages, including option selections and post-16 decisions.
• Proactively build relationships with local businesses, universities and post-16 training providers to secure opportunities for students.
• Oversee end-to-end management of KS4 and Post-16 work placements, ensuring safe and suitable environments.
• Organise career fairs, employer talks and workshops, keeping students and staff informed via updates and assemblies.
• Track student destinations and maintain records to support Gatsby Benchmarks and leadership decisions.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Public speaking

Impartial guidance

Education

Level 6 Career Guidance

Job description

Priory Community School is seeking a dedicated Careers Advisor to deliver high-quality, impartial career guidance and lead work experience programmes across all year groups. You will work closely with the Assistant Headteacher to connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities, inspiring students throughout the year groups.

You will possess a Level 6 Career Guidance qualification (or be working towards it), plus strong English and maths skills and a proven track record supporting young