School Careers Advisor - South Birmingham

TeacherActive; 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

School Careers Advisor - South Birmingham

Job Title: Careers Guidance Teacher / Careers Advisor
Location: South Birmingham
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £154 – £178 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary with Opportunity to Become Permanent
Working Pattern: Term Time 2 Weeks

Are you passionate about helping young people make informed decisions about their futures?

Do you have experience delivering careers guidance, employability support or educational programmes to secondary school students?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can inspire students and help shape their future career pathways?

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in South Birmingham that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Careers Guidance Teacher / Careers Advisor from January 2027.

This is an exciting long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent, supporting students across Years 7–13 with careers education, guidance and preparation for their next steps.

The successful candidate will play an important role in raising aspirations, developing employability skills and helping students confidently explore further education, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.

The Role

Deliver engaging careers education and guidance sessions across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

Provide impartial careers advice to support students with their future education, training and employment options.

Support students with CV writing, interview preparation, career planning and employability skills.

Organise careers fairs, employer encounters, workplace visits and educational events.

Build positive relationships with employers, colleges, universities and apprenticeship providers.

Support the school's careers strategy and delivery of the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Maintain accurate records of careers guidance sessions and student destinations.

Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders to improve student outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Previous experience in careers guidance, Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), teaching, employability or student support.

Strong knowledge of post-16 pathways, apprenticeships, further education and higher education.

Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.

Confidence supporting and motivating young people aged 11–18.

A relevant qualification in Careers Guidance, IAG, Teaching or a related field (desirable).

A genuine passion for helping students achieve their potential.

What TeacherActive Offers

Competitive daily rates of £154 – £178, dependent on experience.

A long-term opportunity with the potential for permanent employment.

Access to ongoing professional development and training.

A supportive school environment where you can make a genuine difference.

Referral opportunities through our TeacherActive referral scheme.

A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your placement.

All applicants will be subject to TeacherActive's safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.