Job Description

Main purpose

The careers leader will take lead responsibility and accountability for the delivery of our school's programme of careers advice and guidance.

Duties and responsibilities

Leadership

Prepare and implement a careers guidance development plan Review and evaluate careers guidance and provide information for school improvement planning, Ofsted, and other purposes Report on guidance advice to senior leaders Understand the impacts of changing education landscapes for careers guidance Ensure compliance with the school's legal requirements to provide independent careers guidance and publish the relevant information on the school's website

Management

Plan the programme of activity in careers guidance Brief and support staff members involved in careers guidance or who provide initial careers information Monitor the delivery of careers guidance across the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks Manage the work of careers staff and support tutors who are delivering careers advice

Co-ordination

Work with the senior leadership team to deliver our school's careers programme Manage the provision of career and labour market information Refer pupils to careers advisers Communicate with pupils and their parents Engage with relevant subject leaders (such as the PSHE lead) to plan their contribution to careers guidance

Networking

Establish and develop links with further education colleges, apprenticeship providers, technical colleges and universities Establish and develop links with employers and work experience providers Negotiate a service level agreement with the local authority (LA) as appropriate Work with external organisations and external careers guidance services where appropriate Maintain and grow a network of alumni who can help with the school's careers programme

Other areas of responsibility

Safeguarding

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Prevent duty guidance) and our safeguarding and child protection policies Work with the designated safeguarding lead to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Qualifications/Experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience in career counseling or guidance Knowledge of educational pathways and job market trends Ability to develop and deliver workshops or presentations Familiarity with assessment tools and career development resources Teaching experience is a plus, enhancing the ability to engage and educate clients
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person