Job Ref No. ECC5415-304S | Position Type: Administration | Pay Range: £29,752 – £32,819
Position Start Date: 01 September 2026 | Contract Type: Full-time Fixed Term: Permanent | Hours: 37 per week (term‑time only) | Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher – Ambition
Role Overview
The Careers & Ambition Lead is responsible for developing and delivering a whole‑school careers programme. The post requires strategic leadership, high‑level personal guidance, and partnership development with local businesses to provide work‑related learning opportunities for pupils.
Key Responsibilities
- Align the careers agenda with the school’s values of kindness, hard work, and ambition.
- Deliver high‑impact, one‑to‑one guidance to KS3 and KS4 pupils.
- Build and manage premium partnerships with local businesses to design and deliver work‑related learning experiences.
- Revise and maintain the school’s careers curriculum, assessment, and reporting systems.
- Support staff professional development in careers advice and guidance.
Candidate Profile
- Excellent emotional intelligence, resilience, and solution‑focused mindset.
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to influence stakeholders.
- Passion for driving social mobility and a hunger to grow professionally.
- Delivering or planning career support at a senior level – experience in schools or higher education.
Benefits
- Professional development and bespoke support tracks, including pathways toward the Level 6 Careers Diploma.
- Opportunities for progression within the Kemnal Academies Trust.
- Flexible working arrangements and a focus on staff wellbeing.
Safeguarding & Equality
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, a Barred Lists check, and a two‑reference review as part of the school’s safeguarding procedures. The role requires clear spoken English in line with the Immigration Act 2016. If you are looking for a role that embraces flexible or part‑time working, the school welcomes applications from all candidates.
