Secondary Careers Advisor

Job Title: Careers Advisor Location: East London Job Type: Full-Time (5 days a week), Long Term About Us: Remedy connects passionate educators with schools across London. We are seeking a Careers Advisor for a full-time, long-term position at a secondary school in East London. Job Overview: As a Careers Advisor you will provide impartial careers information, advice, and guidance (IAG) to students from Years 7-11, supporting informed decisions regarding education, training, apprenticeships, and future career pathways. the ideal careers advisor would need to have experience in this field in either a school setting or other educational fields, if you have similiar suitable experience you are also welcome to apply. Key Responsibilities: Conduct one-to-one careers interviews and group guidance sessions to help students identify strengths, interests, aspirations, and progression opportunities. Deliver careers education workshops covering employability skills, CV writing, interview preparation, labour market information, and post-16/post-18 options. Support students with university applications, UCAS processes, apprenticeship applications, personal statements, and career action plans. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with employers, colleges, universities, training providers, and external agencies to create meaningful opportunities for students. Organise and coordinate careers events, employer engagement activities, careers fairs, workplace visits, mock interviews, and work experience programmes. Monitor and track student destinations, participation, and progression data to support school improvement and Gatsby Benchmark compliance. Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, SEND departments, parents/carers, and senior leaders to support students' personal development and career aspirations. Provide tailored careers guidance and transition support for vulnerable students, including SEND learners, disadvantaged pupils, and those at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). Maintain accurate records of careers interventions, action plans, and student outcomes in line with safeguarding, GDPR, and school policies. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and social mobility through careers education and guidance activities. Support the school's Careers Programme and contribute towards achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory careers guidance requirements.Requirements: Delivered careers guidance to over 300 students annually across Key Stages 3-5. Organised careers fairs and employer engagement events involving local businesses, universities, and apprenticeship providers. Supported students in securing university places, apprenticeships, traineeships, and employment opportunities. Improved student participation in careers activities and contributed to Gatsby Benchmark targets.If you're a Careers Advisor looking for a long-term role, apply today and Braydon will be in contact