Careers Advisor

Salary: NJC 20 - 26, £35,448 - £38,934 (actual), £29,578 - £32,487 (pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37, 38 weeks

Contract: Permanent

Start date: January 2025

Are you passionate about education and looking for a fulfilling career?

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Careers Adviser to join our team at Bexleyheath Academy.

Candidates must have appropriate qualifications and experience to be able to provide careers advice.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of our students by providing expert guidance and support to help them make informed decisions about their education, training, and employment pathways.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive careers programme that meets industry benchmarks, adheres to good practice guidelines, and equips our young people with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in their chosen fields.

Looking to make a difference every day?

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You're someone who has:

• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance (or willingness to work towards)
• Strong understanding of careers information and labour market trends.
• Experience of working with young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About Bexleyheath Academy:

Bexleyheath Academy is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath Academy is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.

The role is due to commence January 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: Wednesdays 11th December 2024

Interviews: W/b 16th December 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.