Careers and Work Experience Coordinator

Careers and Work Experience Coordinator

32.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Grade 5 points 15-20

£23,953 to £26,446 per annum FTE (actual £18,456 to £20,377 per annum)

King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School with a diverse intake.  It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, a cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers and a cash plan including therapy benefits. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP).

We have a vacancy for a confident, enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced careers and work experience coordinator to provide high quality service at the Upper School site on Glossop Road. 

The successful candidate will be required to provide careers and work experience support to Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, including dealing with written and verbal enquiries, updating of manual and computerised records, assisting with the organisation of School events and the preparation and distribution of resources as required. 

The successful candidate will: 

• be dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic 

• be very well organised and efficient 

• have a confident and professional manner

• be a skilled ICT practitioner, with excellent Microsoft Excel skills

• have very good interpersonal skills

• have a strong organisational ability

• have the ability to prioritise and manage workload

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety. 

Only applications on the standard Sheffield LA application form will be considered. Write a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4, in font size no smaller than twelve) stating:

1.    Why you are applying for the post

2.    How your experience so far has prepared you for the post. 

For further information, please contact Mr T Hall – HR & Cover Manager at recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk                                         

Closing date: Monday 4th July 2022 – 12 noon

Interview date: Tuesday 12th July 2022