Careers Adviser

TGGS is a girls’ 11-18 selective Academy in Torquay, Devon. Achievement is consistently high and TGGS has maintained its position as one of the top 20 state girls' schools in the country for both progress and achievement.  

Our vision is to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives. Our Single Academy Trust is founded on the core values which apply to all our community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being.

The school has a long history of success with committed and dedicated students, staff and Trustees at the heart of the community. You would be joining an outstanding school, with dedicated, professional and hardworking staff and wonderful students.   

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Careers Adviser for one day per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only). The actual salary is £4,189-£4,591 for 7.5 hours per week (1 day), 38 weeks per annum.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Careers Adviser to join a wonderful team and support our students in what is a hugely rewarding role. We are looking for someone who holds a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification or similar. The successful candidate will provide professional career guidance services, including personal guidance interviews, in order to improve pupils’ skills, knowledge and understanding for career planning and management.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Further information

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the school before applying, please contact Sarah Forster, Headteacher via lrumbelow@tggsacademy.org (Headteacher’s PA). For queries relating to the application process, please contact our HR department via personnel@tggsacademy.org.

Visits to the school are welcome.

To Apply 

Please complete the TES application form via the ‘Quick Apply’ button below, including in your supporting statement why you are the best candidate for the role along with describing your skills and experience. 

The deadline for applications is 9:00am, Wednesday 4th October 2023 with interviews held soon after this date.

TGGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, references will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and online searches will be completed. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service and other employment checks. TGGS promotes equal opportunities for staff and students.