Personal Guidance Officer

Accrington Academy; Accrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Accrington Academy invites applications for a Personal Guidance Officer to provide impartial CEIAG to students, helping them choose education, training and employment paths. You will support students to raise aspirations, develop skills and progress to positive destinations.

The role involves one-to-one guidance, group sessions, and collaboration with pastoral teams, SEND staff and external agencies, with a focus on safeguarding and high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive approach to multi-priority tasks with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage students and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of pupils.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 6 CEIAG qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one career guidance to students.
• Provide information on post-16 provision.
• Deliver guidance sessions, workshops and presentations.
• Support with careers events.
• Maintain guidance records and action plans.
• Work closely with pastoral teams, SEND staff and external agencies.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Skills

Organised and proactive

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

PERSONAL GUIDANCE OFFICER

The Lancashire Cluster of United Learning Trust Schools, Accrington Academy, Marsden Heights Community College and The Hyndburn Academy are seeking to appoint a Personal Guidance Officer to provide impartial, personalised careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) to students, enabling them to make informed decisions about education, training and employment pathways. The postholder will support students to raise aspirations, develop skills and progress successfully into positive destinations.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual who takes pride in delivering an excellent service, can manage multiple priorities effectively and maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be committed to helping every child fulfil their potential and to bringing out ‘the best in everyone’ and playing an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

The postholder will:

• Deliver one-to-one career guidance
• Provide information on post-16 provision
• Deliver guidance sessions, workshops and presentations
• Support with careers events
• Maintain guidance records and actions plans
• Work closely with pastoral teams, SEND staff and external agencies

Key Performance Indicators within the role include:

• 100% completion of targeted personal guidance interviews for year 11 students.
• Contribution towards achieving Gatsby Benchmark 8

Key Requirements:

• Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• The ability to inspire and motivate students
• A commitment to the personal and professional development of self and students
• Excellence communication and interpersonal skills

Why join us?

• A diverse, hands-on role at the centre of a dynamic and busy school
• An opportunity to work collaboratively with staff and students across 3 different schools.
• A supportive team environment with a clear sense of shared purpose
• The chance to make a meaningful and visible contribution to the day-to-day operation of the school

The Lancashire Cluster is made up of 3 schools, Accrington Academy, Marsden Heights Community College and The Hyndburn Academy. They are part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time.

We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines. Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.