Careers Coordinator
Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith and Fulham
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2021
Job overview
SALARY RANGE: SCALE 5 POINT 22-25 INNER LONDON
SALARY: £25,802-£27,940 per annum pro rata/(actual salary £22,834-£24,726)
HOURS: Full-time/37.5 hours per week - (Potential for flexibility on working patterns for the right candidate)
Term Time + 2 (40 weeks) - Initial 2-year post
START: September 2021 (although it would be beneficial for the successful candidate to join us for new staff induction training, handover and Results Days prior to starting in September. Any hours worked will be remunerated accordingly).
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring candidate to join the small Careers and Sixth Form team to contribute to student achievement, careers education, information, advice and guidance. This is a job that goes to the heart of what we do best at Hammersmith Academy: nurturing and supporting the growth of outstanding students with high aspirations who will leave us prepared and ready for success at university or in the working world.
We focus on building transferable employability skills, cultural capital and ambition. Our careers programme is structured around the Gatsby Benchmarks and has been assessed as offering excellent provision. All students have access to a full programme of careers education and guidance, with a range of employer engagement opportunities, work experience and university preparation.
We are always keen to improve our programme and the Careers Coordinator will help put systems in place to ensure that we are able to work smarter and communicate better. The new Careers Coordinator will play a crucial part in helping us to plan and manage a strategic approach to our careers provision.
Closing Date: Monday, 17th May – 9:00am
Interviews: Week commencing Monday, 24th May – date to be confirmed
Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of a completed Application Form prior to the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.
All applications will initially be acknowledged by e-mail. If you have not heard further within two weeks of the closing date you may assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Hammersmith Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Hammersmith Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Please note that, as part of Hammersmith Academy’s Green approach and our commitment to reducing the impact of vehicular access to the Academy on the local and global environment, there is very limited parking and all staff are therefore encouraged to travel to work by public transport.
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About Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith Academy is a non-denominational, all-ability, co-educational secondary school for 11-18 year olds.
Our Vision
To develop highly qualified, aspirational young adults who make outstanding progress and as active citizens take a lead within the community and are committed to giving 100% in everything they do.
Our Values
We inspire pride and confidence in our students to achieve their full potential. Everyone in the Academy is responsible for modelling a positive and professional attitude at all times.
We create a stimulating and enriching learning environment where high expectations and challenge prepare students for a global society.
We succeed by developing a growth mind-set through the skills of resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity.
HA learners demonstrate:
- Pride and Commitment
- Professionalism and Leadership
- Community participation
- Honesty and Reliability
- Respect and Integrity
- Confidence and Independence
Hammersmith Academy ensures that students are happy, safe and secure in their learning and develop through a culture of success, into self-confident independent learners who become highly valued members of their community. Strong leadership at all levels challenges underachievement and ensures students make outstanding progress and achieve high standards of attainment.
It is an inspiring and creative place to learn, which is rich in digital and creative media technology that stimulates and develops students’ academic and vocational skills through the promotion of excellence.
Staff benefits:
The Academy offers all its staff a range of benefits including:
- Interest Free Loan of up to £1000 - for IT equipment
- Employer pension contribution – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers); Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan – employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan
- Free Health and Fitness – full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities
- Free lunch and hot drinks – for staff who dine with students
- Free breakfast — on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day
- A commitment to Wellbeing — free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term
- Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith’s Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area
- Membership of Medigold Health Protect – our mental health and well-being support service
- Membership of the National College
- In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager
Living Wage
Hammersmith Academy is proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Investors in people
Hammersmith Academy has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard after just 5 years.
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