Careers Advisor/Leader

Welcome to Shoreham Academy – a unique, successful, and dynamic school at the heart of the communities of Shoreham and Southwick. The moment you walk through the door at Shoreham Academy you can feel the buzz, energy and excitement of an inclusive school that focuses on the enrichment, enhancement and learning of all children.

We are an 11-18, non-selective academy where everyone – staff and students alike – strive to be the best they can be. We see each child as an individual and seek to give them an education which best suits their abilities and interests. As adults we also see ourselves as a work in progress and invest heavily in our own professional development to remain challenged by what we do and inspirational in what we can give. We seek to employ enthusiastic, dynamic, and inspiring staff to join us in working creatively with our young people and enabling them all to achieve great things.

We focus on nurturing the whole child; our broad and balanced curriculum is complemented by a wide-ranging and exciting programme of extracurricular activities. There is something for every child at Shoreham Academy – whatever their interests, whatever their abilities. All students participate in the Shoreham Academy Experience with the expectation of fulfilling a number of ‘pledges’ in preparation for adult life.

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

United Learning schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. The subject specialists, Group-wide intranet, own curriculum, and online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’.

We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation – which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

Here at United Learning, we are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. Because we are a group, we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits. Here is some information about the benefits available to United Learning.

Salary

£28,120 (FTE £31,000) to Actual £35,402 (FTE £39,027.99)

Careers Advisor / Leader Role

Are you looking to make a difference?  

Do you want a job that not only inspires but also creates opportunities?  

Are you looking for a role that offers you a work life balance?

(Term time only + 2 weeks)

If the answer is yes, then this could be the role for you. Here at Shoreham Academy, we are passionate about providing high quality inclusive careers experiences, to better the life chances for young people aged 11-19, in securing outstanding destinations.

We are looking for an innovative individual who would lead on Careers (Advisor/Leader) to develop our forward looking and ambitious Careers provision at Shoreham Academy. You will be providing the direction and delivery of a creative careers’ curriculum and aspirations programme across the school alongside delivering a range of careers guidance to support students. (Fully funded training will be offered for the right candidate). We would consider adapting the roles for the right candidate including flexible working arrangements.

If you want to engage, inspire, motivate, and encourage young people to achieve their full potential, coordinate events, link with local businesses and employers and be in a role that everyday makes a difference then please do reach out to find out more.  This is an ideal role for a current or aspiring careers leader who want to work in a beacon school for careers provision, just 20 minutes along the coast from vibrant Brighton. Opportunity for flexible working and a competitive salary banding (dependant on experience from £28,120 (FTE £31,000) to Actual £35,402 (FTE £39,027.99)). If you want to find out more about the role please get in touch with us.

Shortlisted candidates must be available to attend an interview on Friday 19th April 2024.

All new employees will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List information prior to working in school. A new requirement is to carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates and therefore we may ask for a candidate’s name on social media platforms. Two satisfactory references are required from all successful applicants, one of which must be the current or most recent employer. Prohibition order checks are undertaken for all newly appointed teachers and support staff who will be engaged in ‘teaching work’.

All new employees will be required to complete a medical questionnaire.

United Learning reserve the right to request further checks for individuals that have ever lived or worked outside the UK.  It is an individual’s obligation to meet these requirements by requesting a Certificate of Good Conduct from that country, or those countries, of residence and (for teachers) a Letter of Professional Standing from the professional regulating authority in the country or those countries in which they worked.

All new employees will be required to read and sign the annual Staff Student Relationship letter upon joining the Academy.

All new employees are required to complete three online safeguarding modules prior to starting work. Evidence of an individual’s right to work in the UK will be checked at interview. Verification of any mandatory professional qualifications and professional status; relevant certificates or a letter of confirmation from the awarding institution must be provided at interview.