Impartial Careers Guidance Lead for Students

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthew Arnold School in Oxford is seeking a permanent Careers Officer to start in November 2026. The role leads impartial careers guidance for students through one-to-one interviews, group sessions, and presentations, and runs the Year 10 work experience programme alongside senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised careers guidance qualification, experience in education or related fields, strong ICT and data management skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and raising

Qualifications

• Recognised careers guidance qualification or currently in progress.
• Experience in careers education, guidance, youth support or related field.
• Strong ICT skills and data management.

Responsibilities

• Provide careers guidance through one-to-one interviews, group sessions and presentations.
• Lead impartial careers education with the Assistant Headteacher.
• Coordinate the Year 10 work experience programme.
• Organise careers fairs, employer engagement activities and careers mornings.
• Support KS4, Post-16 and Post-18 progression including UCAS guidance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers.
• Monitor Gatsby Benchmarks and careers programme objectives.
• Collect and analyse destinations data and produce reports.
• Work with staff, students, parents and external agencies to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Administrative skills

Education

Recognised careers guidance qualification

Job description

Matthew Arnold School in Oxford is seeking a permanent Careers Officer to start in November 2026. The role leads impartial careers guidance for students through one-to-one interviews, group sessions, and presentations, and runs the Year 10 work experience programme alongside senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised careers guidance qualification, experience in education or related fields, strong ICT and data management skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and raising