Director of Employability and Entrepreneurships in Cambridge

The Perse School has an exciting new opportunity for a well-connected, creative and adaptable careers guidance specialist to lead the strategic development and delivery of the school’s Employability and Entrepreneurship education agendas. The Director of Employability and Entrepreneurships will ensure that all pupils develop the competencies, literacies, entrepreneurial mindsets and skills needed to thrive in the next stage of their education and/or the world of work.

The postholder will provide institution-wide leadership on employability and entrepreneurship, ensuring that skills development, innovation and enterprise are woven through academic, pastoral and co-curricular programmes. They will make a significant contribution to the school’s careers provision, taking the lead on building meaningful partnerships with employers, universities and alumni (in collaboration with the Development office), and champion innovative, future-facing initiatives that enhance pupils’ readiness for life beyond school.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Monday 18th May at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment: The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.