Head of Careers

Following the retirement of the current post-holder we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Careers.

Applications are invited from career professionals with Level 4 Diploma in Careers Information and Advice or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards this. Candidates must have previous experience of working as a careers professional in education and have sound command of English and the ability to proof-read accurately.

The role of Head of Careers will include: 

• Developing and managing a careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme throughout the School with reference to external guidance including ISI Guidance, DfE Statutory Guidance (2018) and the Gatsby Benchmarks. 

• Ensuring relevant and current careers resources are accessible to pupils to support their careers and higher education planning. 

• Ensuring pupils are regularly informed of relevant opportunities (e.g. careers fairs, open  days, taster days etc.) through digital and other communication methods. 

• Planning and managing small and large-scale careers events both in school and as external trips such as UCAS event, Oxbridge Conference etc. through the academic year to inspire and broadens pupils’ knowledge of opportunities.

• Providing pupils with information and advice on non-UCAS routes including study options  abroad, apprenticeships, planned gap years and other opportunities. 

• Publishing the careers programme to be accessed by pupils, parents and tutors

• Participating in parent weekends, College open day/ Higher Line open evening. 

• Assisting on IB, A Level and GCSE results days and beyond, as necessary, during the summer around results time to ensure the best possible service is given to pupils in progressing to the next stage of their careers. 

• Production of an annual careers development plan

• Management of the departmental budget

Willingness to participate with the pastoral care in this busy Boarding School is desirable.

This is a full time, full-year position, 37.5 hours per week.  The core hours can be flexible to suit the needs of the candidate and there will be some requirement to attend school from 8.15am on some days to deliver careers sessions to tutor groups and other groups. A job share would be considered.

Closing date for applications:  12 noon Tuesday 16th June 2020 

Interviews to be held on Thursday 25th June 2020