Careers Lead

At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as ‘outstanding’ in every way.  We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.

About the role:

As Careers Lead at Arc School Old Arley, you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. You will take lead responsibility and accountability for the delivery of our school’s programme of careers advice and guidance. 

Your role will see you undertake the review and evaluation of careers guidance and provide information for school improvement planning, Ofsted and other purposes. You will advise the senior leadership team on policy, strategy and resources for careers guidance and showing how they meet the Gatsby Benchmarks and lead the team of teachers, administrators, external partners and others who deliver careers guidance. You will work to establish and develop links with further education colleges, apprenticeship providers, university technical colleges, universities and employers and Refer pupils to careers advisers and coordinate work experience. Your role will see you secure funding for careers related projects and negotiate a service level agreement with the local authority and commission careers guidance.

About you:

For this role, we are looking for someone who has demonstratable experience of working in a school supporting children with SEN, along with successful leadership and management experience in a school or other relevant organisation. You will have expert knowledge of legislation and guidance on careers, including the Gatsby Benchmark and an awareness of local and national organisations that can provide support with delivering a careers programme. You will have effective communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to build successful relationships with a variety of stakeholders, We would love to hear from you if you share our passion and commitment to developing confident and capable young people by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions.

Why work for us?

• a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement

• a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running

• continued professional development and training

• enhanced pension contributions 

• a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Benefits include:     

• £500 refer-a-friend bonus

• OFSTED bonuses

• life assurance/death in service 2 x salary 

• cycle to work scheme and laptop loans

• discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness

• birthday treats

• long service and employee of the month awards

• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

• optional flu jab

About us:

Arc School Old Arley, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist day school near Nuneaton, for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 16. We provide a safe learning environment for children and young people with a wide range of varying needs including social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attachment difficulties (AD).

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.