Strategic Careers Lead for Schools & Trust

The Education Specialists; Wirral; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Specialists, in partnership with Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust, are recruiting a Careers Lead to shape a trust-wide careers programme across two secondary schools on Wirral.

You will deliver impartial guidance, coordinate events and work experience, and build strong employer links to improve student outcomes and destinations.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance.
• Holds, or is working towards, a recognised Careers Guidance qualification (Level 6 desirable).
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Passionate about raising aspirations and improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Trust’s careers strategy across all schools.
• Deliver impartial careers guidance and targeted support for students, including those who are vulnerable or at risk of disengagement.
• Coordinate careers events, employer engagement, work experience and university visits.
• Ensure compliance with Gatsby Benchmarks, Provider Access Legislation and statutory careers guidance.
• Build strong partnerships with employers, further and higher education providers, and external agencies to enhance opportunities for students.

Skills

Careers guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Careers Guidance Level 6 (desirable)

Job description

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The Education Specialists are proud to be working in partnership with Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust (HFCMAT) to recruit an inspiring Careers Lead.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced careers professional to shape and lead a high-quality, trust-wide careers programme predominantlyacross two secondary schools and some work with their associated primary schools. You’ll play a key strategic role in ensuring every young person has access to outstanding careers education, information, advice and guidance, helping them make informed choices and achieve positive future destinations.

Salary: Band H SCP 25–28 (£31,554–£33,975 actual)
Contract: Full Time, Term Time plus 1 week (including examination results days)
Location: Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust (Wirral)

About the role as careers lead, you will:

• Lead and develop the Trust’s careers strategy across all schools.
• Deliver impartial careers guidance and targeted support for students, including those who are vulnerable or at risk of disengagement.
• Coordinate careers events, employer engagement, work experience and university visits.
• Ensure compliance with Gatsby Benchmarks, Provider Access Legislation and statutory careers guidance.
• Build strong partnerships with employers, further and higher education providers, and external agencies to enhance opportunities for students.

About you we’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience delivering high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance.
• Holds, or is working towards, a recognised Careers Guidance qualification (Level 6 desirable).
• Has excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Is passionate about raising aspirations and improving outcomes for young people.
• Can lead strategically while delivering an engaging and impactful careers programme.

If you’re committed to helping young people realise their ambitions and want to make a lasting difference across a thriving Multi Academy Trust, we’d love to hear from you.

The Education Specialists are acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust. HFCMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment clearances.

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