Careers Education Advisor

Yardleys is a thriving, vibrant and heavily oversubscribed 11-16 multi-ethnic stand-alone academy in Birmingham, with 928 students on roll. The diversity of the school population reflects the rich, cultural mix of the local area. The school is highly focused on raising standards of pupil achievement through broad and balances curriculum and students make excellent progress. The school motto “Working together for a better future” is far more than just words. The collaborative ethos which permeates the school is at the heart of our success. Excellent student behaviour and an extremely well organised school provide the foundation for teachers to focus on delivering outstanding lessons and continuously improving their practice. We pride ourselves on offering all students the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful global citizens. Due to the upcoming retirement of the current postholder, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Careers Education Advisor to join our team. Key areas of responsibility will include providing a programme of careers education, support, information and advice to all students. This will also include assisting the school in implementing the 8 Gatsby benchmarks for effective CEIAG. This will be building on a well-established and effective programme. The successful applicant will hold a Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice, or another relevant degree qualification. Consideration will be given to a candidate currently working towards their Level 6 Diploma. You will also need to demonstrate high standards of written and verbal communication, as well as the ability to prioritise workload and work independently. An enthusiasm for working with young people is vital. When joining Yardleys, you will benefit from: A keen eye on staff workload with a generous Planning, Preparation & Assessment (PPA) allocation. Well-behaved students who are keen to learn. A Competitive Pension Scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme & Local Government Pension Scheme). Discretionary healthcare membership to Benenden Health with access to a 24/7 GP helpline, mental health helpline, medical diagnostics & treatment and mobile app with wellbeing classes. A designated wellbeing day for all staff. Generous PPA time during internal assessment weeks, which take place two times per year, including designated marking days. Well-established and effective pastoral systems to support with student behaviour and welfare. High rate of staff retention. A progressive, dynamic and research informed CPD programme , providing teachers with a genuine opportunity to develop their subject pedagogy and practice. A commitment to professional development opportunities with 100+ hours of professional development time that can be accessed throughout the year - including coaching support, sharing good practice with each other through a variety of teacher takeaway approaches, a half termly teachin