At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead careers education and guidance for students from Year 7 to Year 13.
- Company: Join the largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, generous pension, and more.
- Other info: Term-time only role with a dynamic and supportive school environment.
- Why this job: Empower young women to make informed career choices and shape their futures.
- Qualifications: Experience in advising young people on career options and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25325 - 33788 £ per year.
Full time, term time only (plus 10 days in the holidays). Start date: as soon as possible.
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head of Careers to lead the delivery of our careers education, information, advice and guidance programme for pupils from Year 7 through to Year 13. The Head of Careers will also help to organise an age-appropriate careers programme in the Prep School. Additionally, this role will require the Head of Careers to share information with pupils by leading regular assemblies and careers information sessions, both of which will involve organising guest speakers.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring our school is compliant with the Gatsby Benchmarks, empowering girls to make informed choices about their future careers and higher education pathways. You will support the Year 9 and Year 11 options process and will oversee the Year 10 and Year 11 work experience programmes. You will also lead the UCAS application process. This role is vital in an environment where we are ambitious for every student and focus on developing confident, resilient and aspirational young women.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. You will have experience in advising young people on career options, together with a sound understanding of current developments in careers education, labour market trends, and university admissions. This is a term-time only role. The actual salary paid will therefore be £25,325 - £33,788.
The School: As a Girls’ Day School Trust school, Norwich High School benefits from being part of the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, giving us unrivalled opportunities for training, collaboration and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
We can offer a variety of benefits, including:
- Competitive salaries
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- A free hot lunch during term time
- Free access to our first-class Fitness Suite and swimming pool
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Closing date: 9.00 am, 13 July 2026. Interviews: 17 July 2026.
Head of Careers in Norwich employer: GDST
Norwich High School, as part of the Girls' Day School Trust, is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and well-being of its staff. With a strong commitment to developing confident and aspirational young women, the school offers extensive training opportunities, competitive salaries, and generous benefits, including a substantial pension scheme and discounts on fees for children. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about careers education.
