At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the school's careers programme for students in Years 7-11 and organise engaging career events.
- Company: A supportive school environment focused on student development and career readiness.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to engage with students, parents, and external organisations.
- Why this job: Shape students' futures by providing essential career guidance and support.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or careers guidance and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 27255 - 31022 £ per year.
The Careers Coordinator will take responsibility and accountability for the delivery of the school’s programme of careers information, advice and guidance for Years 7-11 in accordance with Government Statutory Guidance and will monitor delivery of careers guidance across the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks. They will report directly to the Assistant Headteacher in charge of Careers who will assist in leading and driving strategy for careers on a whole school level.
Principal Responsibilities
- Implement and fulfil the statutory requirement to secure career guidance which is independent for all Year 7 to Year 11 students and advise the senior leadership team (SLT) on policy, strategy, compliance and resources for careers guidance.
- Monitor delivery of careers guidance across the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.
- Effectively plan, drive and deliver a programme of quality work experience for Year 10 (when re‑introduced) including regular assemblies, social media campaigns and communication with Extended Services Coordinator, M‑PLOY, parents and carers.
- Process and present all incoming careers opportunities to SLT careers link with the view to plan and lead upcoming careers events, trips, talks and encounters.
- Organise and lead small group trips/mentoring schemes/site tour opportunities independently.
- Complete all admin and promotion for larger scale events such as work experience/national careers week activities, apprenticeship fair, Aspirations evening, assemblies.
- Ensure students receive information about education or training and post‑16/18 progression options including sixth form colleges, apprenticeships and universities through a programme organised across the academic year.
- Develop and manage a stable careers programme and central calendar of careers events for the academic year – ensuring we are reaching the necessary benchmarks.
- Keep and manage records of careers interviews with students and share with teachers, HOY, parents and carers.
- Lead on a bespoke programme of careers intervention for SEND and disadvantaged students across all year groups.
- Actively engage with parents and carers to keep them updated with the opportunities and support on offer for the young person in their care.
- Regularly update Compass Plus with all of the careers related activities to ensure we can accurately audit how well we are meeting each benchmark each term.
- Carry out a termly audit with a representative from the CEC and the Pledge, produce an action plan based on the results.
- Present a termly careers action plan and evaluation of Careers related activities to the SLT Careers Lead.
Careers Co-Ordinator in Northwich employer: Weaverham High School
As a Careers Coordinator at our school, you will be part of a vibrant and supportive educational environment dedicated to empowering students with essential career guidance. We prioritise professional development, offering numerous opportunities for growth and collaboration with experienced educators, while fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation. Located in a community-focused area, we provide a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people as they navigate their future pathways.
