School Careers Officer

37 hours per week | Term Time Only | Start ASAP

We're looking for a Careers Officer to deliver careers guidance and coordinate careers education across a secondary school.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide 1:1 and small-group careers guidance to students.

* Support students with UCAS applications, apprenticeships, further education and employment pathways.

* Lead the Year 10 Work Experience Programme.

* Organise the annual Year 11 Careers Fair and other careers events.

* Build relationships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers.

* Monitor and report on the Gatsby Benchmarks using Compass+.

* Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding and GDPR requirements.

Essential Requirements

* GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).

* Level 4 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Advice, or willingness to work towards it.

* Strong administration, organisation and IT skills.

* Experience providing advice, guidance or support to young people or customers.

* Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Desirable

* Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development.

* Previous experience as a Careers Adviser, Connexions Adviser, Careers Coordinator or within a school/college careers team.

* Knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks, Compass+, UCAS and apprenticeship pathways.

* Experience working within a school environment.

Ideal Backgrounds

We're particularly interested in:

* Qualified Careers Advisers, Connexions Advisers or school/college careers staff.

* Strong school administrators with excellent organisational skills who are willing to complete the Level 4 qualification with support.

Enhnaced DBS registered with the update service is mandtaory for this postion.

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