Deputy Head of Careers Ref: 26/22
Peter Symonds College
Hampshire
- £30,406 - £34,814 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2022
Job overview
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College. There is a large dedicated Careers Department, which has held the Quality in Careers Standard, Investor in Careers since 2008. We are affiliated members of the CDI professional body, demonstrating commitment to providing impartial advice, guidance and progression to all students onto positive destinations once they complete their studies.
We are looking to appoint a fully qualified and experienced Careers Adviser in the role of Deputy Head of Careers, to work alongside our Head of Careers and team of Careers Advisers and Careers Assistants. This is a full time, full year post, with the exact working hours to be agreed with the Head of Careers.
The successful candidate will have a good first degree and the Postgraduate Diploma in Careers Guidance (Level 6/7) or equivalent. You will also have recent experience of working in a post 16 environment (including working with Special Educational Needs young people) and an up to date knowledge of all post 18 options, including experience of supporting students through the UCAS process. Your passion for careers education and guidance, along with enthusiasm for working with young people will equip you to work well as part of the Careers team.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 23 May 2022
Interview date: Tuesday 7 June 2022
More details and information on how to apply are available on our website at www.psc.ac.uk under Staff Vacancies. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the reference number 26/22.
We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.
About Peter Symonds College
Peter Symonds College is a sixth form provider in Winchester, Hampshire with approximately 4,000 students aged 16-19, the majority of whom are studying A level. There is also a thriving adult provision with around 3,000 enrolments each year, ranging from leisure to HE and including teacher training. The College has two co-educational boarding houses accommodating over 70 students, including those from the Falklands Islands overseas territory.
The town of Winchester has a population of 45,000, and is known for its landmark cathedral and for an exceptional range of cultural activities. It is frequently cited in surveys as one of the best places to live in the UK. The College is a five minute walk from Winchester rail station.
Principal
Sara Russell
Values and vision
'Counting in Ones' is our motto and is the key principle which guides everything we do. Value added is good and the large majority of our students progress to higher education, many to Russell Group universities. A large number of our students each year, usually around fifty, are able to secure places at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Pastoral support is well resourced and students also benefit from an unusual range of music, sporting and other enrichment opportunities.
Ofsted
“Capacity to improve is outstanding. The outstanding performance identified at the last inspection has been maintained and aspects improved. Leadership and management are excellent and staff at all levels share a commitment to achieving the best for individual students. Managers and teachers are reflective and self-critical. Quality assurance procedures are highly effective in promoting continuous improvement.”
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