Job Description

Full time, term time only (plus 10 days in the holidays)

Start date: August 2026

GDST Support staff Grade 4 - 30,723-40,989 (25,325 - 33,788 pro rata)

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head of Careers to lead the delivery of our careers education, information, advice and guidance programme for pupils from Year 7 through to Year 13. The Head of Careers will also help to organise an age-appropriate careers programme in the Prep School.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring our school is compliant with the Gatsby Benchmarks, empowering girls to make informed choices about their future careers and higher education pathways. You will support the Year 9 and Year 11 options process and will oversee the Year 10 and Year 11 work experience programmes. You will also lead the UCAS application process. This role is vital in an environment where we are ambitious for every student and focus on developing confident, resilient and aspirational young women.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have experience in advising young people on career options, together with a sound understanding of current developments in careers education, labour market trends, and university admissions.

The School

As a Girls' Day School Trust school, Norwich High School benefits from being part of the largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK, giving us unrivalled opportunities for training, collaboration and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning. We can offer a variety of benefits, including:

? Competitive salaries
? Access to extensive professional development opportunities
? Training grants for qualifications
? Generous pension schemes
? Free life assurance benefit
? A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
? Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
? A Cycle to Work scheme
? A free hot lunch during term time
? Free access to our first-class Fitness Suite and swimming pool
? Competitive terms and conditions of employment

To apply - please click on the link on the vacancies page of the school website.

Closing date: 12 noon, 10 February 2026

Interviews: week commencing 23 February 2026

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online search. This isn't part of the shortlisting process - candidates will have an opportunity to address any areas of concern at interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,723.00-40,989.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/02/2026