This Careers Advisor post sits within the careers team at Davenant Foundation School, a secondary school of around 1,200 pupils, supporting the Careers Leader. The core of the work is organising and delivering careers guidance interviews alongside the careers progression and work experience co-ordinator. It is a one-day-a-week post during term time, with inset days, parents' evening and two days in the summer holidays, and needs a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Organise and deliver careers guidance interviews alongside the career progression and work experience co-ordinator
- Support the Careers Leader
- Provide enriching careers opportunities for pupils
- Give independent careers advice and guidance to all stakeholders across the school community
Qualifications
- Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification
- 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C or 9-4, or equivalent
Experience
- Working with young people and giving advice and guidance on career pathways
- Supporting colleagues and working alongside external service providers
- Communicating with parents and carers
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with staff, pupils and visitors
- Good ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
- Excellent knowledge of progression routes, qualifications and post-16 and post-18 career pathways
- Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities and operational needs
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Well organised and efficient, working independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the Christian ethos and values of the school
- Demonstrable respect for young people through positive attitudes and behaviour
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Nice to have
- A-levels
- Experience of Unifrog and Compass+
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
