School Careers Officer

FOX MORRIS GROUP LTD; Cumnor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX MORRIS GROUP LTD is seeking a Careers Officer to deliver careers guidance and coordinate careers education across a secondary school. The role is 37 hours per week, term-time only, with start ASAP.

Key responsibilities include 1:1 and group guidance, UCAS and apprenticeship support, leading the Year 10 Work Experience, organising the Year 11 Careers Fair, building employer links, monitoring Gatsby Benchmarks with Compass+, and maintaining records in line with safeguarding and GDPR.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Level 4 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Advice, or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong administration, organisation and IT skills.
• Experience providing advice, guidance or support to young people or customers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development (desirable).
• Previous experience as a Careers Adviser, Connexions Adviser, Careers Coordinator or within a school/college careers team (desirable).
• Knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks, Compass+, UCAS and apprenticeship pathways (desirable).
• Experience working within a school environment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group careers guidance to students.
• Support students with UCAS applications, apprenticeships, further education and employment pathways.
• Lead the Year 10 Work Experience Programme.
• Organise the annual Year 11 Careers Fair and other careers events.
• Build relationships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers.
• Monitor and report on the Gatsby Benchmarks using Compass+.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding and GDPR requirements.

Skills

Careers guidance

Administration

IT skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C)

Level 4 Diploma in Careers Guidance & Advice

Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance & Development

Job description

37 hours per week | Term Time Only | Start ASAP

We're looking for a Careers Officer to deliver careers guidance and coordinate careers education across a secondary school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group careers guidance to students.
• Support students with UCAS applications, apprenticeships, further education and employment pathways.
• Lead the Year 10 Work Experience Programme.
• Organise the annual Year 11 Careers Fair and other careers events.
• Build relationships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers.
• Monitor and report on the Gatsby Benchmarks using Compass+.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding and GDPR requirements.

Essential Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Level 4 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Advice, or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong administration, organisation and IT skills.
• Experience providing advice, guidance or support to young people or customers.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Desirable

• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development.
• Previous experience as a Careers Adviser, Connexions Adviser, Careers Coordinator or within a school/college careers team.
• Knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks, Compass+, UCAS and apprenticeship pathways.
• Experience working within a school environment.

Ideal Backgrounds

We're particularly interested in:

• Qualified Careers Advisers, Connexions Advisers or school/college careers staff.
• Strong school administrators with excellent organisational skills who are willing to complete the Level 4 qualification with support.

Enhnaced DBS registered with the update service is mandtaory for this postion.