School Careers Adviser - Level 6 (Multiple Locations)

Seetec Business Technology Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a School Careers Adviser and play a vital role in supporting students' career paths. This role offers flexibility and the chance to impact young people's futures positively. Ideal candidates will have a Level 6 qualification and relevant experience in careers guidance. Embrace the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while making a difference in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in CIAG in any setting.
• Strong knowledge of careers development theories and practices.
• Ability to travel to different schools.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support students during critical transition periods.
• Deliver tailored programmes across local schools.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity for all.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Motivation

Education

Level 6 Careers Guidance Qualification

Job description

Job Role

Seetec's launch of Careers Guidance Services for Schools

Register your interest to join Seetec as a School Careers Adviser level 6 and play a key role in our exciting new journey! This is for future opportunities as we grow and expand our service.

We're thrilled to introduce our Careers Guidance Service for Schools, a nationwide initiative offering tailored services through locally based Careers Advisers. This bespoke service is designed to cater to the unique needs of all schools, including SEND and Alternative Education Providers.

Our approach is student-focused and aims to inspire all young people, encouraging them to reach their full potential. We're seeking Careers Advisers who can motivate and support students during critical transition periods. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable, and passionate about helping young people, while being enthusiastic about the positive impact you can make on their futures.

Our ideal candidate will hold a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification, have experience working in any careers guidance setting, and ideally bring knowledge of supporting SEND learners or those in Alternative Education Provision, delivering tailored programmes across one or more local schools.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary for full-time/part-time roles:

• Location: Multiple Locations
• Contract: These roles are term-time only, with availability required during the school day. This is a great opportunity for those currently working freelance who want to expand their impact in education.
• Freelance, zero-hours contracts
• Part-time or full-time employment

Closing Date: 30 May 2025

Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation, and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout the UK and Ireland, and internally within our employee-owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

What it means to be employee-owned.

Interested? Upload your CV today or contact our Internal Recruitment Team at 01702 595200 for more information.

Key Responsibilities

Essential:

• Possess a CDI recognised Careers Guidance qualification at level 6 or above or be working towards this
• Ability to travel to different schools within an agreed geography
• Experience in CIAG in any setting
• An understanding of and a commitment to equality of opportunity for all
• Strong knowledge of careers development theories and practices
• Knowledge of the labour market, learning and employment, locally and nationally
• Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of legislation and statutory requirements of working with young people
• An awareness of relevant developments in Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance

Desirable:

• Knowledge of using digital platforms to support careers guidance
• Knowledge of evaluation methods and how to measure impact of activities
• Experience working with young people, preferably in a school setting
• Experience working in a collaborative team setting and building/maintaining effective relationships
• A thorough grasp of issues affecting young people, particularly the impact of social and economic disadvantage on motivation, confidence, and progress through education, employment, and training
• Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Skills and Experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• High level of organisational skills, efficiency, and results orientation with good time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including negotiating and influencing skills
• The ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Ability to seek solutions to problems
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Flexible approach to work activities
• Open-minded and positive attitude toward work and colleagues
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team and independently, with creativity and innovation
• Ability to evaluate own performance in light of feedback
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Additional Information

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

These roles require Enhanced Vetting checks to be undertaken.

Seetec supports the recruitment of ex-offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of Ex-Offenders can be found on our website under About us.