Careers Assistant

Careers Assistant 

Temporary until 31 August 2019 in the first instance

Required for September 2018 

30 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days 

Salary £13,362 to £14,546 (actual for 30 hours per week) 

Closing date: 9 am Friday 29 June 2018  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Careers Assistant at our successful, well established maintained Academy. The post holder will provide efficient and effective careers administration, support the provision of information, advice and guidance (IAG) on careers and organise and monitor the Work Experience programme.  

We are appointing on 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday for people who have the ability to work additional hours during peak weeks of the year (using additional paid days) for example in July when we have our careers month and Year 12 work experience. 

To succeed in the role you will have: 

• Experience of working in an administrative function, ideally in a careers environment or educational setting 
• The ability to communicate effectively and form positive relationships with staff, students and other stakeholders 
• A level 3 qualification with English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent 
• NEBOSH/IOSH accredited qualification and First Aid at Work, or willingness to work towards these  
• The flexibility to work occasional evenings  

Woodkirk Academy is a successful, well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments. Our latest Ofsted report noted a ‘passion and commitment to continuous improvement’ and that ‘leadership at all levels is focused on the progress of pupils.’  

Woodkirk enjoys an excellent reputation as an employer and our ethos and working practices have previously allowed us to earn Investors in People Gold Status. Staff are proud to work at Woodkirk and describe it as “the best place to work”.  

Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.woodkirkacademy.co.uk or by email recruitment@woodkirkacademy.com    

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

Completed application forms can be returned by email to recruitment@woodkirkacademy.com or by post addressed to the Principal Mrs J Barton.