Careers Adviser & Coordinator

Welcome from the Head of Academy

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Careers Advisor & Coordinator at Co-op Academy Belle Vue. We seek to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance to students across the academy. 

The ideal candidate will hold a qualification in Careers Guidance and will recognise and value the importance of the development of the whole person and demonstrate a commitment to providing students with the skills, knowledge, experience and motivation that they will need to be successful in their next steps. This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in working with young people in a positive and supportive role. We are committed to finding the right person for the role and are able to provide further training towards required careers qualifications if necessary. 

Candidates must be innovative, enthusiastic and essential to the job role, the ability to relate to and communicate with all our learners effectively, liaise with external and internal partners and departments, and to be autonomous and self-motivated. Key responsibilities of the role include supporting the provision of a quality careers information, advice and guidance service to students in line with statutory guidance, providing progression interviews to students across the academy, as well as supporting a wider programme of careers events and information sessions.

100% of staff say leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality education to all pupils. This is realised through strong, shared values, policies and practice.

Staff ‘Big Voice’ Survey 2023

Co-op Academy Belle Vue opened in September 2021 as the newest secondary school in the Co-op Academies Trust. We align our culture with the trust ‘ways of being’ and our unique CARE principles. Our academy is:

• A cooperative community where pupils from different backgrounds, beliefs and cultures grow together, developing the skills and character they need to be successful beyond their time at the academy
• A community where staff work together to create an inclusive, welcoming and highly ambitious learning environment
• A community where local residents and organisations are empowered to work together for the success of all.

Easily in the top 5% for behaviour in the country

Tom Bennett, March 2024

At Co-op Academy Belle Vue, we do things differently and better. We deliver an outstanding well rounded quality of education for our students with an entitlement of the most powerful knowledge for all. The implementation of our curriculum is securely embedded and our intent statement is consistently implemented. 

Our new building represents not just bricks and mortar, but an investment in the future of our students and community. We are excited to offer our students access to the latest resources and technology, and to provide them with an inspiring and dynamic learning environment. We empower our students to think creatively, to collaborate, and to achieve their full potential. We will strive to foster a culture of excellence and inclusivity, where every student feels safe, valued and supported

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the Academy's sponsor, The Co-op Group, and to be part of a supportive network of talented colleagues within the Co-op Academies Trust.

The academy currently has an extensive careers programme in place for our students in years 7 to 9 and the successful candidate will develop this further as our community grows into key stage 4. 

At Co-op Academy Belle Vue, we are committed to creating something special, a culture of high expectations with the ways of being and our CARE principles at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to provide an exceptional educational experience for our students and to foster a community where everyone feels valued and supported. To achieve this, we are looking for an expert in this field, someone who will lead and model excellence consistently. As a leader, you will be dedicated to creating an environment where students feel inspired to learn, where teachers feel supported to teach, and where everyone feels invested in the success of the school.

I feel supported with my mental health and with my workload. I can have an honest conversation with all members of SLT, I feel like staff genuinely care across the board

Staff ‘Big Voice’ Survey 2023

The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with an ability and determination to develop Co-op Academy Belle Vue as a beacon of excellence in all areas, in order to secure high quality outcomes for all pupils.

The successful candidate will have recent experience and evidence of substantial impact on the improvement of a school or academy in areas relevant to this role.

Applications close at 12 noon 11th April 2024, interviews will be held 17th April

We will consider applications from part time and full time applicants

Scott Fletcher

Head of Academy