At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a Trust-wide careers strategy and engage directly with young people.
- Company: A forward-thinking Trust committed to equality and diversity.
- Benefits: Term time only, local government pension, CPD funding, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment that values creativity and resilience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' futures while enjoying school holidays off.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading careers programmes and knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Lead a Trust-wide careers and employability strategy, from curriculum through to statutory compliance.
- Drive all eight Gatsby Benchmarks across every campus, proving it through Compass.
- Build real employer relationships, work experience and supported internship routes tailored to SEND.
- Deliver workshops and 1:1s directly with young people, not just overseeing from a distance.
- Grow a live database of employer and provider contacts, backed by a proper careers newsletter.
- Report outcomes to Executive Leaders, Trustees and Governors that show real impact.
Qualifications
- A track record of leading careers, employability or transition programmes in a school setting.
- Detailed working knowledge of the Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory careers guidance.
- A genuine understanding of SEND-related transition planning, not just policy knowledge.
- The negotiating skill to bring employers on board, and the organisation to keep them there.
- Resilience, creativity and a solution-focused approach when the straightforward route isn’t there.
What we offer
- Term time only working, with school holidays off.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- A genuine Trust-wide remit, not confined to one campus.
- CPD and training funded to develop your specialism.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.
We think you need these skills to ace Trust Careers and Employability Lead in Wendover
Careers Strategy Development
Gatsby Benchmarks Knowledge
Statutory Careers Guidance
SEND Transition Planning
Employer Relationship Building
Workshop Facilitation
Database Management
