Careers and Pathway Leader

Job Title : Careers and Pathway Leader

Actual Annual Salary: £31,490 - £34,825 Based on hours and weeks worked.

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £35,852 - £39,649 (CLF Grade E). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract to 31 August 2027

Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only with plus 5 additional days and insets, including being available on GCSE results day.

Provisional Start Date : September 2026 Do you have experience in careers guidance and a passion for helping students develop employability skills, make informed decisions, and prepare applications for future jobs or further education?

The Careers and Pathways Leader will be responsible for delivering an outstanding careers provision which reflects local and national initiatives and priorities, with the aim of raising students’ aspirations and ambition.

This role will contribute to meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks, ensuring that employability is embedded into the Academy’s curriculum and culture. Developing strong links with local employers and businesses to enhance opportunities for work placements and student experiences. Working with the Year Teams to deliver career guidance for all students.

About you:

You will:

Hold a Level 6 qualification in professional careers guidance or demonstrate a strong commitment to working towards achieving this qualification.

Knowledge and experience of methods of delivering careers information, advice and

guidance, ideally to young individuals.

Excellent standard of oral and written communication skills.

Be highly organised in managing a diary and appointments, able to manage time to be both proactive and reactive.

Be comfortable delivering group talks, activities and facilitating work with groups.

Have an understanding of relevant policies/code of practice and awareness of relevant legislation. Have a commitment to keep abreast of local and national initiatives and changes to legislation.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application. A willingness to undergo MIDAS training to drive the school minibus would be helpful.

About Bristol Brunel Academy:

Bristol Brunel Academy is a forward-thinking academy based in Speedwell, Bristol, which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are consistently over-subscribed in every year group and have a positive and growing reputation within our community.

The academy celebrates diversity and serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take, which reflects our local community. Bristol Brunel's leadership and staff are passionate about the development of equality, diversity and inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the academy, including within the staff team.

Our students are proud to attend Bristol Brunel, are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our community. All of o