Head of Careers and Employability
Emanuel School
Wandsworth
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- Salary:
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2021
Job overview
We are looking for a well-qualified, highly personable and professional Head of Careers and Employability to lead on directing, communicating and organising future career pathways for our leaving students.
In this key position, you will implement an engaging, informative and aspirational careers programme, suitable for students with a wide range of career interests. The role has a vital part to play in the success of the school and we wish our careers service to become award winning over time and seen as a key reason to select the school. With a focus on the sixth form, there is significant publicity and communications and engagement across all year groups and sections.
The role will suit an individual with experience of managing a careers and higher education support service in a school or sixth form environment. You will be required to have a comprehensive understanding of the evolving careers market, work experience, apprenticeships and internships, as well as knowledge of university applications including international, creative arts courses and all other post-18 options. You will also support the higher education application process under the direction of the Director of Higher Education.
Why Emanuel?
Emanuel is a leading independent day school in south-west London. Pupils are happy, confident and kind, led by a community of supportive teachers who are dedicated to helping each child achieve their best. The staff environment is warm and welcoming, with dedicated initiatives to help individual wellbeing that include:
• Defined pension contribution scheme, with up to 10% employer contribution and life insurance cover
• Free lunch on site during term time
• Simply Health healthcare plan, including flu jabs, online GP service and counselling
• Discounts in local shops, restaurants and businesses
• Season ticket loans
• Training and development support
To apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is Monday 13 December 2021 at 9am.
Interviews likely to take place on Thursday 16 December 2021.
We welcome early applications and we may interview candidates before the closing date.
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Emanuel School
“The school whole-heartedly fulfils its aims to inspire endeavour, confidence and ambition in its pupils.”
ISI Inspection Report April 2023
Welcome to Emanuel. We are a fully co-ed school of over 1000 pupils, aged 10-18, with over 200 teaching and support staff colleagues.
We are an ambitious community. This summer, 87% of grades at GCSE were awarded 9-7, which is a lift of 37% across recent years. Our A Level A*-A percentage is 53%. This is 20% higher than in 2018 and the school is now recognised as one of the best for academic outcomes in the country. The recent ISI Inspection report noted that: “Pupils make excellent progress across the range of subjects and significant value is added to their academic outcomes.”
We are committed to developing all our major sports and value pupil participation as well as team and individual achievement. The school’s critical build plan will see a significant investment in our on and off-site sports facilities across the next 3-4 years. The same site plan will support the outstanding creative and performing arts teaching at the school, as the school’s plans for a large specialist science teaching block will also allow us to improve our facilities for music and drama, both areas of traditional strength. We were delighted that these areas were recognised in last year’s Independent School of the Year Awards when we won the award for our performing arts.
Beyond the classroom, we have a thriving partnerships programme, helping to develop our pupils at all ages as they participate in this work, and benefiting the local community, with over 1000 primary school children coming to use our site and work with our pupils each month. In 2021 we won the Independent School of the Year Award for our community outreach work.
At the heart of our school is a positive and welcoming culture. We are fortunate to have a committed and talented group of colleagues, people who recognise the importance of everyone at the school having a varied working life, a sense of personal growth and shared enjoyment. We wish you the best of luck with your application.
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