Careers Lead (Full Time/ Part Time / Remote / Online / UK)

MVA is an award-winning online independent school for students aged 11 - 18. Founded in December 2020, we have become the fastest-growing independent school in the UK and have won multiple awards, including the National Business Award for Best Business in the UK with under 50 Staff in 2022.

Explore our website (https://www.minervavirtual.com/) to learn all about us, including our Four Pillars, Teachers, recent news and pupil/parent testimonials. You can also see an introductory video here.

We have an opportunity for a well-qualified, insightful, and committed Careers Lead and Teacher.

Job Overview

As the Careers Lead at our online school serving students aged 11-18 years old, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with a comprehensive careers curriculum in line with policy and guidance. Your primary objective will be to support students in making informed decisions about their future pathways while maintaining impartiality and considering the individual needs of each student. Through a combination of virtual resources, personalised guidance, and tailored support, you will empower students to explore diverse career options and equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their chosen paths.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Implement Careers Curriculum: 

• Design and execute a robust careers curriculum that aligns with national policies, guidelines, and best practices, catering to the needs of online learners aged 11-18, both nationally and internationally
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements related to careers education, information, and guidance (CEIAG), including adherence to relevant legislation and regulations, to meet Gatsby Benchmarks and the Baker Clause, ensuring that it is tailored to the needs of students
• Working with the Deputy Head Academic and Head of Sixth Form, administer and manage information for key stages, including GCSE options, A-Level choices, and alternative pathways, facilitating smooth transitions to Further Education and post-18 options

Provide Impartial Guidance:

• Offer impartial careers advice and guidance to students, taking into account their individual interests, abilities, and aspirations, and ensuring suitability for their age and stage of education.
• Curate and utilise a variety of virtual resources, including online career assessment tools, virtual career fairs, webinars, and interactive workshops.
• Support students in making informed decisions about their future education, training, and career pathways.
• Provide personalised support and guidance to students, tailoring your approach to meet the unique needs and circumstances of each individual learner
• Promote Equality and Inclusivity by fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all students feel valued and empowered.

Collaborate with Stakeholders: 

• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, external agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to careers education and guidance.
• Liaise with relevant colleagues to integrate careers education across year groups, fostering cross-curricular learning and promoting student leadership opportunities
• Enhance the quality of education by providing resources and support within academic subjects to integrate careers education seamlessly into the curriculum
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify students needing bespoke careers guidance,
• Develop and maintain relationships with alumni, education establishments, employers, and professional organisations to create meaningful opportunities for students
• Create opportunities for workplace experience awareness, including guiding work experience exploration, careers enrichment week and Minerva Rostrum speakers.

Monitor and Evaluate:

• Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the careers provision, gathering feedback from students and stakeholders to inform continuous improvement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of current trends, developments, and best practices in careers education and guidance for online learners.
• Maintain accurate records of careers interactions, including individualised action plans and progress tracking, to ensure accountability and support continuity of support.
• Create and maintain records, including destinations reports for transition students, to track progress and inform strategic planning.
• Liaise with relevant colleagues to integrate careers education across year groups, fostering cross-curricular learning and promoting student leadership opportunities

Support and Manage:

• Support Academic Subjects: Enhance the quality of education by providing resources and support within academic subjects to integrate careers education seamlessly into the curriculum.
• Manage Transition Processes: Administer and manage information for key stages, including GCSE options, A-Level choices, and alternative pathways, facilitating smooth transitions to Further Education and post-18 options.
• Provide Personal Careers Guidance: Conduct one-to-one personal careers guidance meetings with students to offer unbiased, realistic, and achievable career pathways.
• Maintain Records: Create and maintain records, including destination reports for transition students, to track progress and inform strategic planning.
• Identify Students Needing Specific Guidance: Collaborate with colleagues to identify students needing bespoke career guidance, utilising tools like The Risk of NEET Indicator (RONI) to support at-risk students.
• Disseminate Labour Market Information: Provide updated labour market information to stakeholders, including daily sharing of opportunities.
• Update Careers Literature: Ensure careers literature is up-to-date and inform relevant colleagues of changes in the labour market to inform strategic planning.
• Manage Careers Portals: Administer careers portals like Unifrog to ensure students have access to relevant information.
• Attend Events: Attend appropriate parents/options/information evenings to provide guidance and support.
• Develop Resources: Develop, manage, and maintain careers resources across online platforms
• Provide Marketing/Publicity: Liaise with colleagues to provide marketing publicity for careers events and opportunities.
• Build Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with alumni, education establishments, employers, and professional organisations.
• Organise Events: Organise events, such as careers fairs and speakers
• Facilitate Work Experiences: promote opportunities for workplace experiences

As the Careers Lead, you will play a vital role in guiding and supporting our online learners as they navigate their career pathways.

For more information and to read the full job description and person specifications, please see the attached documents or contact recruitment@minervavirtual.com

Closing date: 21 April 2024 at midday