Careers Professional

We are looking for a dynamic individual to advise,

inspire and motivate our pupils. The Careers Professional will possess

excellent people management skills, effective administrative skills and be

experienced in advising young people. The role is to assist in running our Careers

programme alongside the Associate Headteacher, to advise and guide pupils on

careers path, assist in college applications and work experience placements,

organise careers events liaising with local businesses and further education

institutions, and develop our careers and work experience programmes. You will

need to ensure that the careers programme is operated in accordance with the Gatsby

benchmarks and support the Careers and Work experience aims of the school.

The role would suit someone who is currently a

careers professional or someone with an interest in careers who is ready to

develop their skills further.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL

Level 2 qualifications in

English and maths at Grade 4 or better (or equivalent) (AF) Level 6 Career Development

Qualification such as a Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development .(AF)

DESIRABLE

Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (AF) A Level 7 qualification in careers development (e.g.

Masters) (AF) A Level 6 qualification in Careers Leadership (AF) Experience

ESSENTIAL

Working with children or young people in an advisory or

support capacity. (AF, I) Liaising with other agencies or organisations (AF, I)

DESIRABLE

Experience of careers or holistic information, advice

& guidance for young people (AF, I) Knowledge and Understanding

ESSENTIAL

An ability to communicate

with adults and young people, both verbally and in writing. (AF,

I) An ability to organise and plan effectively. IT literate. (AF, I) Build, maintain and facilitate effective

working relationships with a wide range of people. (AF, I) Plan, manage and monitor own tasks and time. (AF,

I)

DESIRABLE

Experience of running Careers programmes. (AF,

I) Experience of working with young people. (AF,

I) Abilities and Skills

ESSENTIAL

Able to establish rapport and appropriate

working relationships with young people to raise aspirations and motivate

them (AF,I) Able and willing to advocate on behalf of

young people (AF,I) Able to form good relationships with other

agencies and professionals supporting young people (AF,I) Emotional resilience in working with

challenging behaviours. (AF,I) Able to communicate clearly verbally, and

in writing. (AF,I) Able to analyse and interpret information

from a range of sources. (AF,I) Able and willing to plan, prioritise and

work to deadlines and targets. (AF,I) Able to work as part of a team and independently (AF,I)

DESIRABLE

Ability to reflect on and

develop own professional practice and learning. (AF,I) Ability to use IT