School Careers Officer

FOX MORRIS GROUP LTD; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; 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, with start ASAP.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group guidance to students, support UCAS applications and work with employers and education providers to shape pathways. Strong organisational and IT skills are essential, with commitment to 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.

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

Administration

Organisation

IT skills

Communication

Relationship building

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 4 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Advice

Willing to work towards Level 4 Diploma

Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and 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.