Careers Adviser

We are looking for a qualified level 6 Careers Adviser to provide support for our Essex academies.

You will be responsible for delivering a programme of CEIAG which supports students to make informed careers choices, enabling them to move successfully into good careers. This will involve working closely with the Head of Careers and the Careers Team to design, plan and deliver an informed offer for students across your allocated Academies, including structured curriculum projects, off-site careers-related activities, and a centrally planned programme of events.

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Careers Education

• Work with each academy's career lead to audit and plan high quality careers provision that takes in to account statutory guidance and complements the academy's development/improvement plans
• Work with each academy's career lead to plan, manage and deliver a careers education programme
• Work with the academy's career lead to manage the contribution of colleagues, parents and other partners to develop high quality careers learning, planning and development
• Support the development/enhance teaching quality for staff delivering careers, providing monitoring and training so they are equipped to deliver activities
• Work directly with students to offer top quality careers advice and guidance in relation to the Gatsby benchmarks
• Work with the federation careers team to ensure quality provision and innovations across all academies, including the maintenance of labour market information and development of national and local industry/organisational links

Careers Information

• Develop links with and keep up to date with the range of opportunities available to students including education, apprenticeships and other work based education options.
• Keep up to date with occupational and labour market intelligence
• Create links with higher education establishments, employers and professional organisations.
• Ensure staff and students are aware of the range of opportunities available and are able to take advantage of these links.
• Take the lead on key areas that will benefit the Careers Team – maintain links with these stakeholders and keeping colleagues up to date with developments in this area
• Organise speakers to undertake presentation or careers activities.
• Undertake assemblies as and when required
• Develop and produce careers literature and web-based information
• Promote the use of careers information including books, software, websites and videos
• In conjunction with the academy librarians, manage the provision of a careers library and information areas, where appropriate

For full job description, please download the full job pack.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6 (we will also consider you if you are currently Level 4 qualified and are prepared to work towards Level 6)
• Experience of developing and delivering CEIAG within an education setting
• Experience of successfully motivating students to plan and achieve their career goals
• Knowledge of the university admissions system and student finance
• A working understanding of the full range of career opportunities for students,
• including apprenticeships
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory guidance pertaining to CEIAG
• Ability to relate well to young people and a genuine interest in delivering positive outcomes for them

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (for non-term time only staff), rising to 26 days after 2 years' service, as well as Christmas Eve off for staff who work across the full year
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (up to 40% discount)
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.