Careers Lead

The role in a nutshell The Careers Lead will support the leadership and development of the Trust’s Getting Ready programme across all academies within the Trust. The post holder will work closely with academy based ‘Getting Ready’ Leads to support the delivery of high‑quality, consistent and impactful provision across all settings.   The role will also lead the development, implementation and quality assurance of a coherent Trust-wide approach to careers education, employability and transition planning. The post holder will ensure that pupils in mainstream schools, alternative provision, pupil referral unit’s and specialist settings are equipped with the knowledge, skills and aspirations required to make successful transitions into further education, employment and adulthood.   The candidate The ideal candidate will have or be able to demonstrate a commitment to undertake professional development and will be: •      A qualified careers professional •      An experienced practitioner with a proven track record of delivering CEIAG across the 11-19 age range •      Skilled communicator and relationship builder •      A strategic, organised and resilient leader We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. To ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged.