Qualified School & College Careers Adviser (Brixton)

Education Development Trust; Brixton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a dedicated Careers Adviser to deliver high-quality career guidance in Brixton. You will assist in meeting Gatsby Benchmarks, providing one-to-one and group guidance to students. Ideal candidates have a Level 6 CIAG qualification and strong knowledge of education and employment pathways. The position is part-time for 15 days during term time from January to July 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 6 CIAG qualification; Level 4 may be considered.
• Experience in education preferred, especially working with young people.
• Knowledge of education and employment pathways is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality CEIAG to students in a school and college setting.
• Support the Careers Lead in meeting Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Provide one-to-one and group guidance to students.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 6 CIAG qualification

Job description

Education Development Trust is seeking a dedicated Careers Adviser to deliver high-quality CEIAG to students in a school and college setting in Brixton (London Borough of Lambeth). You’ll support the Careers Lead in meeting Gatsby Benchmarks, provide one-to-one and group guidance, and maintain CEIAG Google Classrooms with up-to-date LMI.

The role is 15 days (7.4 hours per day) in term time only between January - July 2026

Requirements

• Level 6 CIAG qualification(Level 4 considered but will be reflected in salary)
• Experience working with young people (preferably in education)
• Strong knowledge of education, employment, and training pathways
• Ability to engage students with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Excellent communication and organisational skills