Careers Advisor

Are you passionate about guiding students towards fulfilling successful career paths? Oaks Park High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Careers Advisor. As a pivotal member of our school community, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our students.

The Successful candidate will support the implementation of the School's careers plan in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individualised Guidance: Conduct one-to-one and small group interviews with students to explore and discuss their career and education aspirations. Listen attentively to their ideas and provide tailored advice.
• Career Exploration: Ensure students are aware of suitable career routes by researching options and support organizations. Help them identify and consider various choices, outlining possible ways forward.
• Skills Development: Identify skills gaps among students and collaborate with the Employability Skills Coordinator to create plans for skill enhancement. Promote the Skills Builder initiative to staff, students, and parents.
• Action Plans: Develop and implement action plans for employment, education, and training. Support students in achieving their goals, providing follow-up to keep them focused.
• Educational Progress: Be aware of students' learning needs, supporting their educational progress and future career routes. Offer targeted provision and support to students with special educational needs.
• Resource Management: Manage the careers library, ensuring resources are up-to-date. Provide advice on CVs, applications, job hunting, and interview techniques.
• Promotion and Engagement: Lead the promotion of the interactive careers Google site, apprenticeship program, and Post-16/19 independent training providers. Build links with external providers, training institutions, businesses, and employers.
• Event Coordination: Support careers events and maintain the Compass+ tracker to meet Benchmark 3. Propose and monitor school trips and activities linked to careers and employability skills.
• Compliance and Awards: Manage the school's provider access form, ensuring compliance with policies. Assist the careers team in obtaining external awards, such as the Quality in Careers Standard.

Qualifications:

• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development or alternative equivalent 
• Experience in providing career advice to students.
• Familiarity with Bromcom and Compass+ systems.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

If you are an energetic and motivated professional committed to empowering students on their journey to success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Oaks Park High School. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and helping them achieve their dreams.

Safeguarding:

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As such, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates are required prior to interview, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Non disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily prevent you from employment depending on the offence(s).  

Shortlisted candidates will also be required to bring their current DBS certificate with them to interview. References from the previous and current employer (Headteacher if the candidate currently works in a school) will be requested and appointments can only be made upon receipt of satisfactory references and a newly applied for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

In order to apply please complete the online application form by selecting 'Quick Apply'. The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 3rd June 2024.

Details regarding interviews will be confirmed with short-listed candidates who may be selected for interview before the closing date.