At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students by delivering engaging careers guidance and support their future pathways.
- Company: Join a supportive secondary school in South Birmingham with a focus on student success.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rates, potential for permanent role, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with employers and educational institutions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while shaping your own career.
- Qualifications: Experience in careers guidance or education, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: South Birmingham
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £154 – £178 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary with Opportunity to Become Permanent
Working Pattern: Term Time + 2 Weeks
Are you passionate about helping young people make informed decisions about their futures? Do you have experience delivering careers guidance, employability support or educational programmes to secondary school students? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can inspire students and help shape their future career pathways?
This is an exciting long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent, supporting students across Years 7–13 with careers education, guidance and preparation for their next steps. The successful candidate will play an important role in raising aspirations, developing employability skills and helping students confidently explore further education, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
The Role
- Deliver engaging careers education and guidance sessions across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
- Provide impartial careers advice to support students with their future education, training and employment options.
- Support students with CV writing, interview preparation, career planning and employability skills.
- Organise careers fairs, employer encounters, workplace visits and educational events.
- Build positive relationships with employers, colleges, universities and apprenticeship providers.
- Support the school's careers strategy and delivery of the Gatsby Benchmarks.
- Maintain accurate records of careers guidance sessions and student destinations.
- Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders to improve student outcomes.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Previous experience in careers guidance, Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), teaching, employability or student support.
- Strong knowledge of post-16 pathways, apprenticeships, further education and higher education.
- Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence supporting and motivating young people aged 11–18.
- A relevant qualification in Careers Guidance, IAG, Teaching or a related field (desirable).
- A genuine passion for helping students achieve their potential.
What TeacherActive Offers
- Competitive daily rates of £154 – £178, dependent on experience.
- A long-term opportunity with the potential for permanent employment.
- Access to ongoing professional development and training.
- A supportive school environment where you can make a genuine difference.
- Referral opportunities through our TeacherActive referral scheme.
- A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your placement.
If you're an experienced Careers Advisor, Careers Guidance Teacher or education professional looking for your next opportunity in South Birmingham, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to or call (phone number removed) to speak with Alex about the role. Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the futures of young people while developing your own career!
All applicants will be subject to TeacherActive's safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
School Careers Advisor - South Birmingham employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
