Student Careers Advisor - Shape Futures

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Mercian Trust is looking for a proactive Careers Advisor to provide impartial careers guidance to students across Key Stages 3-5. You will support progression planning, UCAS applications for Sixth Form, and collaboration with safeguarding and pastoral teams.

Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher, you will help meet Gatsby Benchmarks and CEIAG requirements, organise work experience, and deliver engaging careers activities while building strong relationships with students, parents and

Qualifications

• Level 6/7 Careers Guidance qualification or willingness to undertake
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
• Experience with young people aged 11-19
• Knowledge of CEIAG and Gatsby Benchmarks
• Understanding of post-16 and higher education pathways
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills and prioritisation
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external partners
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial one-to-one careers guidance to students across Key Stages 3-5
• Support students to make informed decisions about future education, training and employment pathways
• Assist Careers Lead in meeting Gatsby Benchmarks, the Baker Clause and CEIAG requirements
• Record and monitor careers guidance through Compass+ and other careers platforms
• Support Sixth Form students with UCAS applications and progression planning
• Collaborate with SEND, safeguarding, pastoral and pupil premium teams to support vulnerable students
• Deliver careers assemblies, presentations and careers-related activities
• Organise and oversee Year 10 Work Experience
• Support planning and delivery of careers events and employer engagement opportunities
• Promote positive destinations and progression routes for all students

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation

Time management

Relationship building

IT literacy

Safeguarding

Education

Level 6/7 Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

The Mercian Trust is looking for a proactive Careers Advisor to provide impartial careers guidance to students across Key Stages 3-5. You will support progression planning, UCAS applications for Sixth Form, and collaboration with safeguarding and pastoral teams.

Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher, you will help meet Gatsby Benchmarks and CEIAG requirements, organise work experience, and deliver engaging careers activities while building strong relationships with students, parents and