Job Description

About Fast Forward School

Fast Forward School is an emerging independent specialist school in Hull, currently working towards registration with the Department for Education. We are awaiting our initial DfE inspection and are developing a high-quality provision for learners who are unable to access or thrive in mainstream education. Our school is designed to support young people with SEND, SEMH, and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) through a personalised, vocationally focused curriculum that prioritises engagement, inclusion, and positive post-school outcomes.

We are seeking a Careers Lead to design, lead, and embed a high-quality careers programme that inspires ambition, supports progression, and meets statutory guidance and inspection requirements.

The Role

The Careers Lead will have responsibility for strategic oversight and day-to-day delivery of careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and implementing a whole-school careers strategy aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks Providing personalised careers guidance for learners with SEND and SEMH needs Coordinating work-related learning, vocational pathways, and employer engagement Developing strong links with local employers, colleges, training providers, and apprenticeships Supporting learners with post-16 transitions, including applications, interviews, and next-step planning Ensuring careers education is embedded across the curriculum, particularly within vocational subjects Maintaining accurate destination data and evaluating impact Supporting inspection readiness (Ofsted) and statutory compliance Working closely with pastoral, SEND, and leadership teams to ensure careers guidance is inclusive and aspirational

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in careers guidance, education, youth work, or post-16 pathways Understands the barriers faced by learners with SEND, SEMH, or disrupted education histories Is confident delivering 1:1 guidance and group sessions Can build positive relationships with learners, families, and external partners Has knowledge of the Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory careers guidance Is organised, proactive, and passionate about improving life chances
A Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification is desirable but not essential (support may be offered to achieve this).

What We Offer

The opportunity to shape and lead a meaningful careers provision in a growing specialist school A supportive, values-driven team focused on outcomes and wellbeing The chance to make a real difference to learners' futures Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities A school culture built on relationships, consistency, and aspiration

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV through Indeed, you will then be sent an application form to complete.

Fast Forward School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,123.38-55,029.81 per year

Benefits:

Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person