Careers and Student Support Officer

The role of the Careers & Student Support Officer (CSSO) is wide reaching in terms of whole school input and impact. In addition to supporting the efficient and effective administration of student attendance, behaviour and welfare, the role of CSSO will include administrative support for Music, PE and Technology Departments. The role also has a particular focus on implementing the Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) element of the QEHS enhancement curriculum and will involve working closely with the Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum, Data & Standards) to ensure students are fully equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding to transition to each stage of their school career and onto further education and employment beyond. Please see the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification for more specific details on this role.

We seek to appoint an individual with high educational standards and excellent interpersonal skills, who has experience of working in an educational setting and can demonstrate excellent computer skills. Previous experience as a Careers Advisor would be advantageous and previous experience as an administrator is essential. The post holder must be able to work with initiative and foresight to a very high standard and will have experience of working to meet strict deadlines.

The salary scale for this post is anticipated to be Grade 5. This equates to a starting salary of £25,119 per annum (pro rata). The actual starting salary equates to between £21,544 and £24,312 per annum, depending on experience and length of service within LCC. Our LGPS employer contribution is currently 24.1%.

HOW TO APPLY

We believe that QEHS is a great place to work. Please read the information in this booklet, the relevant job description and have a look at our website. Should you wish to apply, application details are available on our school website (www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk) or by emailing a request to hr@qehs.lincs.sch.uk.

A letter of application is required to accompany the formal application form. This letter must be limited to one side of A4 paper and is an opportunity for you to explain how you believe your own experience equips you for the post and for you to outline how you would approach this role at QEHS.

You are also welcome to telephone 01427 612354 ext. 267/264 if you have any questions about the post.

Completed applications should be submitted by email to hr@qehs.lincs.sch.uk by 09.00am on Friday 7 June 2024. We will contact your referees for a reference before the interviews and, for shortlisted candidates, the references will be taken into account in deliberations at the conclusion of the final panel interviews. Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 17 June 2024.