Director of Careers and Progression

36 Hours per Week, 42 Weeks per Year

Bexley Grade 12.1 - 13.4 (depending on experience)

FTE: £33,915-£41,556 per annum

Pro-Rata: £31,276.73-£38,323.34 per annum

An exciting opportunity for a Careers and Progression Director has arisen to work alongside our Senior Leadership Team in supporting our highly aspirational and talented students to prepare for the future. 

About Us

Townley Grammar School is a multicultural, academically selective, and socially responsible girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. We are exceptionally proud of our students; they achieve the highest academic standards whilst also benefitting from excellent pastoral care. Townley is a fabulous place to work, and the students here make it a joy to come to work each day.  

Our staff expertise is integral to delivering a high-quality educational experience for our students. Education should inspire students to value learning for its own sake; Townley students learn in a stimulating environment where teachers understand how to challenge and where the range of cocurricular opportunities is vast and varied, Townley provides a purposeful work environment, and we seek to recruit and retain dynamic and inspirational staff that share in our vision and commitment.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The successful candidate will be required to devise and implement a Careers Strategy in-line with the school development plan and delivery of an effective Careers programme and achievement of the Gatsby Benchmarks, be suitably qualified to provide high-quality, impartial careers information, advice and guidance to students, prospective students and community clients. The role will also involve further developing our partnerships with employers, universities, and external providers.

For further information, please see: Job Description & Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience & Attributes

The post would suit somebody with careers coordinator experience, with the ability to enrich and broaden the learning experiences and aspirations of students across the school through the development of opportunities. We are looking for an individual who will be able to connect positively and share their expertise readily with motivated and exceptional young people. An individual that is committed to future training and development, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work on their own initiative.

For further information, please see: Job Description & Person Specification

Professional Development

We provide a full and robust induction programme for all new members of staff, as part of the school’s Staff Development Programme. Townley Grammar School is committed to the wellbeing and happiness of staff. 

Application Process

To Apply: please complete our Recruitment Form

Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon on Friday 10th February 2023

We encourage applicants to apply early as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate. 

Interviews: Week beginning 20th February 2023 

Queries and Further Information: recruitment@townleygrammar.org.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks.