Inspiring School Careers Advisor | CEIAG & UCAS Guidance

WMJobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on everyday purchases

Free health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Mercian Trust is seeking a dedicated Careers Advisor to join Aldridge School in Walsall. You will provide impartial guidance to students across Key Stages 3-5 and support them in education, training and employment choices.

Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher, you will help meet Gatsby Benchmarks and CEIAG requirements, record progress on Compass+ and assist Sixth Form with UCAS applications. Applicants should have a Level 6 or 7 CEIAG qualification and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Level 6 or 7 CEIAG qualification or willingness to undertake
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above
• Experience working with young people aged 11-19
• Knowledge of CEIAG and Gatsby Benchmarks
• Understanding of post-16 and higher education pathways
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external partners
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial one-to-one careers guidance to students across Key Stages 3-5.
• Support students to make informed decisions about future education, training and employment pathways.
• Assist the Careers Lead in meeting Gatsby Benchmarks, the Baker Clause and CEIAG requirements.
• Record and monitor careers guidance through Compass+ and other careers platforms.
• Support Sixth Form students with UCAS applications and progression planning.
• Work closely with SEND, safeguarding, pastoral and pupil premium teams to support vulnerable students.
• Deliver careers assemblies, presentations and careers-related activities.
• Organise and oversee Year 10 Work Experience.
• Support the planning and delivery of careers events and employer engagement opportunities.
• Promote positive destinations and progression routes for all students.

Skills

CEIAG knowledge

Gatsby Benchmarks

Strong communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Safeguarding

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Young people support

Education

Level 6/7 CEIAG qualification

GCSE English & Maths (4/C+)

Experience with 11-19s

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Mercian Trust is seeking a dedicated Careers Advisor to join Aldridge School in Walsall. You will provide impartial guidance to students across Key Stages 3-5 and support them in education, training and employment choices.

Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher, you will help meet Gatsby Benchmarks and CEIAG requirements, record progress on Compass+ and assist Sixth Form with UCAS applications. Applicants should have a Level 6 or 7 CEIAG qualification and strong communication skills.