School Careers Advisor - South Birmingham

TeacherActive; Wake Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate £154-£178

Long-term opportunity with potential

Professional development and training

Supportive school environment

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming secondary school in South Birmingham to appoint a Careers Guidance Teacher / Careers Advisor from January 2027. This full-time, long-term temporary role offers a salary of £154-£178 per day and the potential to become permanent, supporting students across Years 7–13 with careers education and guidance.

You will deliver careers education across KS3–KS5, provide impartial post‑16 guidance, assist with CV writing and interview prep, and help organise

Qualifications

• Experience delivering careers guidance or employability support to secondary students.
• Knowledge of post-16 options and progression routes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging careers education and guidance sessions across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Provide impartial careers advice to support post-16 education, training and employment options.
• Assist with CV writing, interview preparation, and employability skills.
• Organise careers fairs, employer encounters, workplace visits and events.
• Build relationships with employers, colleges, universities and providers.
• Support Gatsby Benchmarks delivery and track student destinations.
• Maintain records of sessions and student outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff to improve student outcomes.

Skills

Careers guidance experience

Post-16 pathways knowledge

Communication

Student motivation

Education

Careers Guidance / IAG / Teaching qualification

Job description

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.

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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent 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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment