Head of Higher Education and Careers

From September 2023

Clifton High School is an academically selective, co-educational, independent day school for approximately 730 pupils aged 3-18 years. Situated on a beautiful Bristol site, our educational offering is underpinned by a strong pastoral and family ethos. We value individuality and positively celebrate diversity and inclusion in every area of the school.

This is a full-time position to lead the School’s Careers, Higher Education and UCAS programme. We welcome applications from suitably experienced candidates irrespective of background as a qualified teacher or specialist in this area. 

The postholder will provide and lead an effective careers education, information, advice and guidance service which provides impartial support, guidance and information to pupils in all Senior School year groups to assist them in exploring ideas, reviewing options, establishing realistic career action plans and helping them to develop their employability skills and progression routes. The Head of Higher Education and Careers will also provide opportunities for Infant and Junior School pupils to learn about different jobs and careers in an age-appropriate manner.

A commitment to the wider education of pupils through extra-curricular activities is an expectation. The successful candidate will enjoy contributing to an excellent working environment for pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community.

If you would like to arrange an informal call with the Head of School to discuss the role ahead of application, please contact recruitment@cliftonhigh.co.uk. 

Further details and an application form can be found on our website. Completed application forms should be accompanied by a suitability statement to illustrate how the requirements of the post will be met, and emailed to the Head of School, Mr Matthew Bennett, at recruitment@cliftonhigh.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 23rd February 2023

Clifton High School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.