Student Futures & Careers Guidance Lead

Matthew Arnold School; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthew Arnold School is seeking a proactive Careers Officer to lead impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance. You will help students plan further education, training and career routes, and coordinate the Year 10 work experience programme.

The role requires delivering presentations, building strong external links and monitoring Gatsby Benchmarks to ensure positive outcomes for all learners.

Qualifications

• Has experience of careers education, guidance, youth support, education or a related field.
• Holds, or is working towards, a recognised careers guidance qualification (Level 4/6 desirable).
• Has excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with young people, parents and external partners.
• Is confident delivering presentations and working with groups of students.
• Has strong ICT skills and the ability to manage data effectively.
• Is committed to raising aspirations and supporting students to achieve their full potential.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality careers guidance to students through one-to-one interviews, group sessions and presentations.
• Coordinate the Year 10 work experience programme.
• Organise careers events, including careers fairs, employer engagement activities and careers mornings.
• Support students with KS4, Post-16 and Post-18 progression pathways, including UCAS guidance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers.
• Monitor and support the school's compliance with the Gatsby Benchmarks and careers programme objectives.
• Collect and analyse destinations data and produce reports as required.
• Work collaboratively with staff, students, parents and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for all learners.

Skills

Careers guidance

Communication skills

Organisation

Administrative skills

ICT skills

Education

Level 4/6 career guidance qualification

Job description

Matthew Arnold School is seeking a proactive Careers Officer to lead impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance. You will help students plan further education, training and career routes, and coordinate the Year 10 work experience programme.

The role requires delivering presentations, building strong external links and monitoring Gatsby Benchmarks to ensure positive outcomes for all learners.