ASPIRE Project Lead - 6th Form Mentoring in London

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, passionate and determined Careers Lead, to spearhead the Habs ASPIRE mentoring programme, making mentoring an integral component of each school's career programme. This unique initiative, generously supported by our esteemed sponsors, The Haberdashers’ Company, aims to provide every Year 12 student with access to a mentor. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and determined with an entrepreneurial character.

A significant part of the role is managing student recruitment and engagement in the mentoring programme and recruiting mentors from various sectors, including industry professionals. This will require strategic planning, creativity and determination to ensure the project’s success and sustainability. This role will involve working across two of our Trust secondary schools - Borough Academy & Crayford Academy.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Oversee, lead and manage the Aspire Mentoring Programme for the Trust, which is an integral part of our careers information and guidance (including leading on recruitment of stakeholders).
• Develop an agreed policy and five-year strategy for this programme, supporting the Trust vision and objectives.
• Support the coordination and administration of events and activities linked to the Aspire programme, ensuring their smooth running and implementation.
• Working in partnership with the Haberdashers' Company, engage with corporate, business and institutional organisations to promote the ASPIRE Programme.

Reporting: This role will report into the Director of Enrichment.

Staff Development: Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us should share this commitment.

We actively encourage applicants from colleagues from under-represented groups. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.