Careers and Higher Education Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Millfield School for a Careers Advisor to join our Futures team in supporting Millfield students and their families with all elements of future pathway exploration and application.

In particular, the Careers Advisor will support students applying for all higher education pathways in the UK and across the world with a focus on USA and Canadian applications.

The successful applicant will have experience of providing higher education and careers advise and will have a passion and commitment for working with and supporting young people and their families.

Key duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Working with the Futures Team (HoD, Deputy HoD, Office Manager) to support a comprehensive service for students, families and staff.
• Offering UK, EU & global HE support when needed and dependent on case load.
• Offering specific support for students wishing to apply to university in North America.
• Liaising with sports coaches, Heads of Sport and Director of Sport regarding potential sport scholarships placements in the USA & UK.
• Organising and attending events promoting futures pathways including assisting with the planning of the annual Futures Fair, annual OM Fair, annual January Futures activity days and the annual UCAS Exhibition trip.
• Offering informational workshops along with the HoD and Deputy HoD.
• Attending annual networking, workshops and PD events to remain up to date on all aspects of careers and Higher Education.

There will potentially be the opportunity for the successful candidate to take on additional roles within the school’s co-curricular programme.

The hours of work are 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday during term time. You will also be expected to work an additional 4 weeks during the school holidays.

About us

Millfield is one of the leading UK independent schools for boys and girls, aged 2-18 years. Millfield is not like other schools and never has been. Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6) and a further 450 students at the neighbouring Prep School.

Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high-quality boarding accommodation.

Benefits

We strongly believe in employee wellbeing and, as such, there are many benefits available, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Freshly prepared lunches for just £10 per month
• Access to our facilities
• Discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme                          

To apply, please click the apply button, where you'll be able to complete our online application form.

Closing date: Noon on 20th February 2023.

Millfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and young people in our care. As such, you are required to attend necessary child protection training and participate fully in activities that ensure the School stays compliant with statutory child protection and safeguarding guidelines issued to the School by ISI and Ofsted.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The School will not unfairly discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of conviction or other details disclosed. The School makes appointment decisions on the basis of merit and ability. If an applicant has a criminal record, this will not automatically bar them from employment with the School. Each case will be decided on its merits in accordance with the objective assessment criteria.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.