Careers Adviser – Secondary School – Redbridge

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Careers Advisor to join a secondary school in Redbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for a careers professional who is passionate about helping young people make informed decisions about their education, training and future employment. Working closely with the Careers Leader, you will provide personalised careers advice and guidance while supporting the delivery and development of the school’s wider careers programme.

You will work directly with students both individually and in groups, helping them explore realistic career pathways, identify their strengths and aspirations, understand the opportunities available to them and develop clear plans for their next steps.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important role in helping secondary-age students understand their options, develop their aspirations and make informed decisions about their future.

You’ll work across a varied careers programme, from individual guidance and apprenticeship support to employer engagement, careers events and employability activities, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible difference to students as they prepare for their next steps.

The role is term time plus one additional week during the summer holidays

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and small-group careers advice and guidance to students. · Help students explore education, training, apprenticeship and employment pathways and develop individual action plans. · Support students who are undecided about their next steps or who may face barriers to achieving their career goals. · Provide practical guidance with CVs, UCAS and apprenticeship applications, job searching and interview preparation. · Support students with SEND and Education, Health and Care Plans with appropriate careers guidance. · Contribute to the planning and delivery of the school’s careers programme and support the school in meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks. · Research and promote careers, training and apprenticeship opportunities. · Organise and support careers events, workshops, assemblies and other activities designed to develop students’ employability skills. · Build effective relationships with employers, training providers, external organisations and other partners. · Support and develop the school’s apprenticeship programme, including helping students throughout the application process. · Maintain accurate careers information and resources and contribute to careers tracking and reporting. · Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and careers colleagues to ensure students receive appropriate and effective support.

Skills and Experience

Previous experience providing careers advice to students.
Recent experience working with secondary-age students.
An excellent understanding of careers advice, including apprenticeship pathways.
An understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks and their role in supporting students’ personal development.
A good understanding of safeguarding children and young people.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students.
Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Confidence using ICT and databases as part of your work.
Experience liaising and working collaboratively with external agencies and a wide range of stakeholders.
An understanding of how to support students with their future aspirations and ensure they have the information needed to make informed choices.
Experience of working with disengaged young people, knowledge of the secondary curriculum and experience dealing sensitively with students, parents and colleagues would also be advantageous.

Qualifications

Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development, or an equivalent qualification.
Numeracy and literacy equivalent to GCSE grades A–C, NVQ Level 2 or equivale

CPD

Current First Aid certification.
Current Safeguarding certification.

Other Requirements

You will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equality, diversity and the welfare of young people.
Commitment to continuous professional development.
Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role, including the safe lifting, carrying and moving of children, equipment and other items as required.
Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)*.

*This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

Job URL: https://placingpeopledirect.co.uk/job/careers-adviser-high-school-redbridge/