Independent Careers Adviser

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Independent Careers Adviser. In this role, you will provide impartial careers guidance to students, helping them navigate their post-16 and post-18 options. The ideal candidate will possess Level 6 qualifications in Careers Guidance, excellent communication skills, and experience advising young people. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on student futures.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing careers advice to young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and external providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, impartial and high-quality careers guidance.
• Deliver the school’s careers guidance programme.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Qualified to Level 6 in Careers Guidance and Development

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for. We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and motivated Independent Careers Adviser to join our successful and oversubscribed school and sixth form. The post holder will provide independent, impartial and high-quality careers guidance to students of The Willink School and Sixth Form, helping them make informed choices about post-16 and post-18 pathways including higher education, apprenticeship, training and employment. Working closely with the school’s Careers Leader and Sixth Form team, you will play a key role in delivering the school’s careers guidance programme. The successful candidate will be qualified to Level 6 (or equivalent) in Careers Guidance and Development, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and have experience of providing careers advice to young people. You will work collaboratively with staff, parents and external providers to ensure all students receive the information, advice and guidance they need to achieve their aspirations. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on our students’ futures to ensure that they all flourish and achieve their full academic and personal potential – as confident, respectful and resilient global citizens with the knowledge and skills to be successful in 21st Century.

• Responsibilities are described below and are to be performed in line with the school’s policies and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, impartial and high-quality careers guidance to students of The Willink School and Sixth Form, helping them make informed choices about post-16 and post-18 pathways including higher education, apprenticeship, training and employment.
• Work closely with the school’s Careers Leader and Sixth Form team to deliver the school’s careers guidance programme.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 6 (or equivalent) in Careers Guidance and Development.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of providing careers advice to young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and external providers.

About the school and benefits

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 220 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk

How to apply and further details

For further information and an application pack please visit the school website. Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, [e-mail]. For an informal conversation please contact Assistant Head Mr Aurelien Collot, [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2025 (12 noon). Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed; previous candidates should not apply.

Safeguarding

Commitment to safeguarding: Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.