Careers Co-Ordinator

JOB PURPOSE: The Careers Coordinator will take responsibility and accountability for the delivery of our 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 1 To 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, and to monitor delivery of careers guidance across the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks. 2 To 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. 3 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. 4 Organise and lead small group trips/mentoring schemes/site tour opportunities independently. Assistance in identifying key target groups to be provided by SLT link and HOY. 5 Complete all admin and promotion for larger scale events such as work experience/national careers week activities, apprenticeship fair, Aspirations evening, assemblies e.g. staff cover rotas, halls needed, room changes etc. 6 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. This involves organisng visits by outside agencies, ensure access to and use of specialist material and publications, including university prospectuses and organise activities that promote careers understanding. 7 Develop and manage a stable careers programme and central calendar of careers events for the academic year - ensuring we are reaching the necessary benchmarks. 8 Keep and manage records of careers interviews with students and share with teachers, HOY, parents and carers. 9 Lead on a bespoke programme of careers intervention for SEND and disadvantaged students across all year groups. 10 Actively engage with parents and carers to keep them updated with the opportunities and support on offer for the young person in their care. 11 Regularly update Compass Plus with all of the careers related activities to ensure we can accurately audit how well we are meeting each bench mark each term. 12 Carry out a termly audit with a representative from the CEC and the Pledge, produce an action plan based on the results. 13 Present a termly careers action plan and evaluation of Careers related activities