School & College Careers Adviser

Education Development Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Qualified School & College Careers Adviser to provide essential guidance and support for young people in Reading. This term-time role involves working flexibly across schools, conducting individual guidance sessions, and engaging with students and parents to facilitate career education. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 6 qualification in careers guidance and have experience working with young people in educational settings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this impactful position.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school or college setting.
• Thorough knowledge of education and employment opportunities for young people.
• Ability to engage and inspire young people with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one guidance interviews and action plans.
• Organise careers fairs and information talks.
• Support the Schools or College Careers Leader in meeting Gatsby Benchmarks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Engagement with young people

Education

Level 6 qualification in careers guidance (CIAG)

Level 4 qualification in careers guidance (CIAG)

Job description

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Education Development Trust

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.07.2025

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19.08.2025

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Job Description:

QualifiedSchool & College Careers Adviser (Reading)- onsite delivery only.

We are currently recruiting for experienced Level 4 or 6 (CIAG) Qualified Careers Adviser to join our Education Development Trust youth careers team from September 2025 to provide careers advice, guidance and support to individuals and groups of young people at school or college.

Role Type:

This is a term time only role, 2 days a week across 2 schools(54 days in total between September 2025 - August 2026) to start from September 2025

• One to one guidance interviews and action plan with Year 11 and 12 students and SEND, young carers and vulnerable students
• Attendance and support to parents' events, and open evenings.
• Updating and maintaining the careers library and display boards
• Contributing to newsletters and other ways of engaging parents in their daughters’ careers education
• Sharing LMI and careers information via Year Group Teams
• Complete CPD appropriate to role and school needs
• Supporting the Careers Leader with meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks
• Organising an annual Careers Fair (whole school)
• Organising career information talks
• Supporting the Annual Year 10 Interview Day in preparation for WEX
• Supporting completion of Careers Compass Evaluations and report on student’s feedback

You will have:

• Level 6 qualification in careers guidance (CIAG) - or Level 4 with the willingness to qualify to level 6 on the job.
• Experience of working with young people preferably in a school or college setting
• Thorough knowledge of education, employment, training and personal development opportunities that are available for young people/labour market information.
• Provide careersadvice and guidance in a one-to-one setting or group workshop/assembliesto support students with their career aspirations.
• Arrange career talks and a range ofactivitiesfor students.
• Have the ability to engage with and inspire young people with SEND and disadvantagedas well as with their parents/carers.
• Support the Schools or College Careers Leader to implement and enhance the schools programme to contribute towards meetings the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Demonstrate professional commitment to Children's rights, equal opportunities and diversity.
• Undertake administration duties to ensure that all delivery evidence is complete and compliant in line with contract and quality standards.
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups and those with special educations needs and disabilities (SEND).

Our Careers Advisers are expected to work flexibly and independently but will be supported as part of thewider team. Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We would be happy to talk to you about our opportunities. If you would like an informal discussion before you apply, please contact us so we can put you in touch with the relevant Contract Manager.

Quotes taken from the team about working at Education Development Trust include:

‘I love EDT. I’ve been really happy and supported. The company and manager have been amazing’

‘Everyone was approachable and flexible’

‘I enjoyed being part of a team and was made to feel part of a larger organisation’