Job Description

Salary

NJC pay scale, points 18-22, 32,266 - 34, 428 per annum
(28,043.94 - 29,923.04 per annum pro-rated).

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

Bracknell

Job category

Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support

Date posted

07/11/2025

Job reference

GST-R1549



We are looking for a Careers Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the Brakenhale team. We are an 11 to 18 school situated on the southern side of Bracknell town centre. Our commitment to high standards and outstanding teaching has led us to become the school of choice for families in Bracknell Forest.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

Leading all staff and visitors to ensure they deliver career guidance Deliver personalised careers guidance to students, helping them explore career options, further education, apprenticeships, and other employment pathways. Advise the senior leadership team on policy, strategy and resources for career guidance including how they meet the Gatsby Benchmarks Review, develop and evaluate career guidance appropriately Conduct one-to-one interviews and group sessions to assess students' interests, skills, and ambitions Provide data to the school, Ofsted and others, where necessary More found in Job Pack


You will need:

Level 6 Qualification in Careers Guidance (QCG) / Diploma in Careers Guidance, or (NVQ4) in Advice and Guidance or equivalent, or currently in the process of achieving those qualifications. Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (grad A-C / 9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience of working in an office and data driven environment Experience of working in a school environment More found in Job Pack


What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Blue Light Card Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation


Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is

30th November 2025.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.