Careers Advisor

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive academy trust who truly believe in the benefits and significance of Careers and Personal Guidance. Your commitment to challenge stereotyping and low aspirations will enable you to provide and support an effective and impartial service underpinned by a respect for diversity.  

Working from the Trust’s central team across two South Yorkshire schools, you will report directly to the National Careers Lead with the opportunity to contribute to wider careers work in the Trust on a regional basis. Part-time or job share opportunities will be considered where possible.

The successful applicant will: 

• Provide effective professional guidance services in order to improve students' skills, knowledge and understanding for career planning and management. 
• Reflect on practice and engage in continuous professional development to further develop the skills and knowledge required for professional practice and to keep up to date with developments in the sector.
• Be driven to provide equality of opportunity and motivated by making a positive impact on the future of students. 
• Develop strong professional relationships with a wide network of employers, and communicate with external agencies for the benefit of students and the enhancement of the career guidance programme. 
• Have relevant qualifications and recent experience of acheiving positive outcomes for young people.  

In return, we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• A term time plus four weeks contract 
• A dedicated and supportive team, who hold high expectations for the future of our pupils and students
• Continued professional development and training opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A strong culture of collaboration and support 
• Free on-site parking. 

Please see the Applicant Brief for more information about this role and don't hesitate to get in touch for more details or to meet the team - Catherine.Carruthers@astreaacademytrust.org

If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview. 

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early - please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.