Contextual Information
We are looking for a Careers Adviser to join our progressive careers department to help equip students to thrive in their next steps. The successful candidate would be part of a key team in school who oversee the school’s careers education and work experience programme, providing CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance). Students can access the service via individual appointments, drop-in sessions, group workshops or sessions delivered as part of our Sphere programme or curriculum specific events. The team oversee and produce a range of resources available for students to use to support planning their next steps in education, employment or training.
Working Hours
The post is 4 days/28 hours per week, based on 8:00am to 4:10pm, Monday to Thursday, term time (38 weeks) plus 5 staff learning days; equalling 39 weeks per annum.
Remuneration
Starting salary for a full-time post at Band G (points 12-18) is within the range £28,598 to £31,537, starting point depending on experience and qualifications. The actual salary for the hours / weeks worked will be in the range of £18,749 to £20,676 subject to continuous service.
Main Purpose of the Job
To work positively and proactively with students, staff, parents/carers and employers, building professional relationships and providing advice and guidance on pathways into further and higher education, training and employment.To provide impartial careers guidance to students at Stratford upon Avon School, supporting them at key decision-making stages to explore their future aspirations to make informed decisions.Assist with the design and delivery of student workshops and wider school careers events.Working in partnership with the Careers Leader to provide this support and to ensure all internal processes, procedures and record keeping are adhered to, ensuring that statutory requirements are met and a consistent level of support is provided to all those receiving guidance.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Support students with impartial careers guidance, including recommendations for alternative curriculum options for individuals, as required. One to one support for vulnerable students identified in the school as requiring dedicated support and guidance in relation to education and career options. Provide specialist one-to-one careers advice and guidance to Years 11, 12 and 13, along with those from lower year groups identified as vulnerable. CV writing support and interviewing skills to all years. Creating, implementing and delivering employability workshops for all years. Support careers-related trips as well as wider school careers events and parents’ evenings run by the school, as deemed appropriate by the school. Attend inclusion meetings as required Attend EHCP meetings Respond to student referrals for guidance from Inclusion / Tutors / Staff / Parents / others Support to the Careers Leader to arrange career fairs and events. Represent the school internally and externally. Establish and maintain employer links within Stratford upon Avon and wider area to support the Careers and Work Experience Administrator in arranging work experience for Years 10 and 12. Record all student guidance meetings and outcomes using Compass+ Record and monitor all post-16 destinations Assist students to identify and apply for apprenticeship vacancies. Assist students in identifying and applying for college and/or sixth form places Offer an open-door/drop-in policy for all students Involve parents/carers, where relevant in the support provided to their child Communicate with relevant external agencies for the benefit of students and enrichment of the careers guidance programme
Qualifications
A good general education, including a minimum GCSE 4/C, or equivalent, in English and Mathematics. A careers guidance qualification at Level 6 (or at Level 4 and a commitment to work towards Level 6).
Skills and Experience
Experience of working with young people (individuals and/or groups) Knowledge of the various pathways to further and higher education, training and employmentProven track record in achieving targets and service demandsExperience in a school, college or work-based learning providerPrevious experience working in the Careers Education & Guidance sector Experience of liaising with parents and external services Application, references and selection process.
Key competencies and aptitudes
Ability to engage and enthuse young people of all abilities and attitudesMaintain high professional and personal standards Excellent communication skillsCommitment to own professional developmentBe a proficient user of Microsoft Office Enthusiasm, willingness and flexibilityDiscretion and professional understanding of confidentialityAbility to think quickly and work calmly and politely, including when under pressureInitiative and patienceUK driving licence
Other information
Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young peopleShares the ethos of the School and DepartmentPost subject to Enhanced DBS checkWillingness to co-ordinate and take part in whole school activities
