Apprentice - Career Adviser (Level 6), Send Focus, Leeds

Job Title: Apprentice – Career Adviser (Level 6), Send Focus Salary: Apprenticeship salary £23, 555 per annumClosing Date: 2025-07-17About the Role

A degree is a prerequisite, to be eligible for this apprenticeship.

This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in the careers guidance profession by undertaking a Level 6 Careers Development qualification through a 30 month fixed term apprenticeship . Based within the central Luminate Education Group’s FE Careers Team (Careers, Work Experience & Progression), you will receive structured training and support, including guidance from an allocated careers mentor to help develop your professional practice.

In this role, you will engage with a diverse range of students through one-to-one careers guidance meetings and group activities. A key focus will be on supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This is an ideal entry-level position for individuals who are passionate about pursuing a career in careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG). The role includes mandatory training for the Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development, and offers the practical experience needed to build the knowledge and professional skills required for success in the sector.

Based at Leeds City College, this apprenticeship will also provide opportunities to gain insight into further education (FE), higher education (HE), and school-based careers services, offering a broad and varied foundation for your future career.

What You Will Do

• Commit to and successfully complete the Level 6 Career Development Professional Apprenticeship, including all required training, assessments, and components necessary to achieve the full qualification.
• Support students in making informed career choices and progressing into positive destinations by delivering high-quality careers advice and education, both on campus and remotely when required, under the guidance and supervision of qualified careers adviser mentors.
• Develop awareness and understanding of the Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG) needs of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) through supported engagement and practical experience.
• Contribute to the development of new initiatives and innovative ways of working to meet the evolving needs of students. This includes leading or supporting awareness campaigns and establishing effective referral pathways through collaboration with external agencies and organisations.
• Support the development of Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) resources for curriculum and tutorial teams, and assist in embedding these resources within curriculum delivery and tutorial programmes.

About You

• Hold a previous degree
• Have achieved GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Level 4 or above, or possess an equivalent qualification
• Be enthusiastic about careers education and supporting learners.
• Be well organised and motivated.
• Have the academic ability and commitment to successfully complete a Level 6 apprenticeship.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with a diverse range of individuals.
• Be a non-judgemental and empathetic listener, able to offer support sensitively and appropriately.
• Be digitally literate, with confidence in using a range of digital tools and platforms to support effective working and communication.

Please apply early , as we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.SAFEGUARDING At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIES We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

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