Inspiring Careers Guidance Advisor (Term-Time)

TeacherActive Limited.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Long-term opportunity

Ongoing professional development

Supportive school environment

Referral opportunities

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Safeguarding and DBS checks

Job summary

TeacherActive is collaborating with a welcoming secondary school in South Birmingham to appoint a Careers Guidance Teacher / Careers Advisor from January 2027. This long-term temporary role carries the potential to become permanent, supporting students across Years 7–13 with careers education, guidance and preparation for next steps.

You will deliver engaging careers education across KS3–KS5, provide impartial guidance on future education, training and employment options, and help students

Qualifications

• Previous experience in careers guidance or IAG.
• Experience delivering programmes to secondary school students.
• Knowledge of post-16 pathways, apprenticeships and higher education.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to motivate students aged 11–18.
• A genuine passion for helping students achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging careers education sessions across KS3–KS5.
• Provide impartial careers advice on education, training and employment options.
• Support students with CV writing, interview preparation and career planning.
• Organise careers fairs, employer encounters and educational events.
• Build relationships with employers, colleges and universities.
• Support the school's careers strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate records of guidance sessions and destinations.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to improve student outcomes.

Skills

Careers guidance

IAG

Teaching

Employability skills

Student support

Education

Relevant qualification in Careers Guidance

Teaching qualification

IAG qualification

Job description

TeacherActive is collaborating with a welcoming secondary school in South Birmingham to appoint a Careers Guidance Teacher / Careers Advisor from January 2027. This long-term temporary role carries the potential to become permanent, supporting students across Years 7–13 with careers education, guidance and preparation for next steps.

You will deliver engaging careers education across KS3–KS5, provide impartial guidance on future education, training and employment options, and help students