Head of Careers & Enrichment

Head of Careers & Enrichment Permanent Westminster

An impressive Secondary School in the Borough of Westminster are on the hunt for a Head of Careers for an ASAP start. This is a full-time post, term time only + 2 weeks, permanent position.

What will the role of Head of Careers entail? (You can find further details on the key focuses down below on the advert)

• Developing and delivering programmes and schemes of work
• Advice and guidance to students
• Knowledge of careers and higher education guidelines, standards and options
• External activities, contacts, visits and speakers
• Communication
• Occasional teaching of PHSE / Enrichment lessons to Year 7-13

This is a great opportunity for a Head of Careers & Enrichment to inspire & motivate the younger generation to success. The School is part of a large cluster of Primary & Secondary Schools giving you further reach & materials to use.

If this Head of Careers & Enrichment opportunity appeals to you, read on below to find out further information!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Head of Careers & Enrichment
• Focus points on the following areas (Topics are explained at the bottom of the advert):
  • Developing and delivering programmes and schemes of work
  • Advice and guidance to students
  • Knowledge of careers and higher education guidelines, standards, and options
  • External activities, contacts, visits, and speakers
  • Communication
  • Occasional teaching of PHSE / Enrichment lessons to Year 7-13
• ASAP Start - Permanent
• Term Time Only + 2 Weeks
• Salary: £30,606 - £34,671
• London Borough of Westminster

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Degree or professional qualification
• Good written & oral skills
• Ideally previous experience within the role, but this is not essential
• Knowledge of career paths and /or higher education & willingness to learn more
• Must be able to motivate & inspire the younger generation

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Graded as "Good" in latest Ofsted report
• 700 pupils + 150 staff enrolled
• Part of a LARGE multi-academy trust
• Fantastic Head Teacher - very driven, and eager to find the best staff
• Plenty of opportunity to grow & develop within the post
• Located in the Borough of Westminster

If you are interested in this Head of Careers & Enrichment, interviews can be arranged immediately

Apply for this Head of Careers & Enrichment opportunity by sending your CV to Ryan at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

Head of Careers & Enrichment Permanent Westminster

Developing and delivering programmes and schemes of work

• With reference to the Head of Sixth Form/Head of PHSE, lead on the development and delivery of schemes of work for fortnightly Year 11-13 careers lessons and occasional lessons in Year 7-13 PHSE/enrichment lessons
• Liaise with the Head of PHSE to include careers related lessons within the programme for sixth formers; take on responsibility for planning and delivering sessions which are related to HE and careers
• Liaise with suppliers to provide careers related online platforms for students.

Advice and guidance to students

• If required, provide Year 9 students with advice on their GCSE options
• Contribute to advice and guidance provided to students on their options post-16 and 18
• With the Head of Sixth Form and Head of Academic Extension, contribute to opportunities, events and information for students wishing to apply to competitive courses such as Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry, veterinary science
• Organise and conduct one-to one Autumn Term interviews with Year 11 students
• Organise the Spring Term professional interviews for Year 11 students
• With the Head of Sixth Form, advise students on the drafting of their personal statements & Assist the Head of Sixth Form with the checking and submission of UCAS and other HE applications before the deadlines

External activities , contacts, visits and speakers

• Lead on the organisation of, and administration for, work experience opportunities and visits to and by employers and universities
• Liaise with the local Enterprise Advisor and other professional organisations as necessary
• Organise and promote suitable visits to local employers, including in STEM sectors
• Organise for visiting speakers and employers to come to the school, ensuring all relevant safeguarding background checks are completed
• Work with marketing and alumni office colleagues to access OWBA members for careers related activities
• Lead on the management and smooth running of the Friday Careers Lunch programme
• The organisation of two careers and higher education days for the Sixth Form each year
• Promote suitable work experience opportunities for students in Years 10-13
• The organisation of the Year 12 visit to the annual UCAS Exhibition in Exeter
• The organisation of visits to university open days in June.

Head of Careers & Enrichment Permanent Westminster