Strategic Careers & Ambition Lead - Growth & Partnerships

King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

King Harold Academy seeks a Careers & Ambition Lead to transform our whole-school careers landscape. This hybrid role blends strategic culture development with high-level guidance and elite work-related opportunities for KS3 and KS4 students.

You will build premier partnerships with local businesses, deliver 1:1 coaching, and drive social mobility while developing your professional practice through advanced training, including pathways toward the Level 6 Careers Diploma.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic careers guidance within an educational setting.
• Proven ability to influence school-wide culture and drive social mobility.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with students, parents, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of the school's careers landscape across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver high-level, one-to-one guidance to students.
• Coordinate premier work-related learning opportunities and partnerships with local businesses.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to raise aspirations and outcomes for pupils.

Education

Level 6 Careers Diploma

Job description

King Harold Academy seeks a Careers & Ambition Lead to transform our whole-school careers landscape. This hybrid role blends strategic culture development with high-level guidance and elite work-related opportunities for KS3 and KS4 students.

You will build premier partnerships with local businesses, deliver 1:1 coaching, and drive social mobility while developing your professional practice through advanced training, including pathways toward the Level 6 Careers Diploma.