At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate career experiences for students from Year 7 to Year 13.
- Company: Join Sandringham School, part of the Ambition Education Trust, focused on student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive environment, professional development, and a focus on staff well-being.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' futures while developing your own career.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 28906 - 31267 £ per year.
11.5 hours per week (2 days), working times from 8:45am, term time only (38 weeks).
Salary: H5 pro rata, FTE annual salary £28,906 - £31,267. Actual salary: £7,512 - £8,126.
Start date: October 2026.
We are seeking to appoint a Careers Co‑ordinator to lead and co‑ordinate the school’s CIAEG provision across Years 7-13. The role includes:
- Organising key workplace experiences such as the Year 7 work shadowing day, Year 10 work experience week and supporting Year 12 workplace visits.
- Liaising with local colleges and employers.
- Supporting Year 11 with college applications.
- Helping deliver careers education through Personal Development.
- Maintaining accurate records and communicating careers information to students and families.
- Developing a strong network of employers and partners.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Effective communication with students, families and staff.
- High attention to detail.
We can offer a supportive environment with outstanding professional development and future career opportunities and a well-resourced, positive workplace. You’ll work with committed colleagues and benefit from a focus on staff well-being.
If you feel that this could be the right next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Candidates with relevant experience may also wish to apply for our Careers Advisor position, which is advertised separately.
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 21st September. Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
Ambition Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post at AET is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We are committed to the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership and caring status. We expect all our staff to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.
Careers Co-ordinator in London employer: Sandringham School
Sandringham School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that values flexibility and work-life balance. As part of the Ambition Education Trust, employees benefit from career development opportunities across multiple schools in Hertfordshire, fostering personal growth and professional advancement. Join us to be part of a community dedicated to making a positive impact on students' lives while enjoying competitive pay and a collaborative culture.
