Careers Adviser

Are you looking for a job where every day is different and you can make a real difference to pupils’ lives and education? Are you interested in working in education and would like to gain experience of working in a secondary school?

The Cedars Academy is an 11 to 18 academy in Birstall, on the outskirts of Leicester. We believe in kindness, hard work and personal responsibility, and we work tirelessly to teach these values to our pupils. We have an incredibly warm and welcoming body of staff who are creating a brilliant school in the heart of our community. We are a school where staff can and do make a real difference in the lives of young people. 

We are currently looking to recruit a part time Careers Advisor on a permanent basis to start as soon as possible.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Careers Advisor to join our school and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality careers, information, advice and guidance to our students.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people to explore their future pathways and develop the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to succeed in education, employment and training.

Reporting director to our Vice Principal, you will support and enhance the academy's careers provision by providing impartial advice and guidance, organising careers events and work-related learning opportunities, and maintaining accurate records of student engagement and progression.

Based at The Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire and part of the Lionheart Educational Trust. 17 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week, to include teacher training days). Working hours to be discussed with the successful candidate.

Grade 7 point 11 FTE £26,832 (actual salary £10,548 pa)

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) to students, particularly in Years 10 and 12.

• Working towards or completing a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification.

• Providing students with relevant and up-to-date Labour Market Information (LMI).

• Managing and promoting the use of Unifrog to record careers-related learning, work experience and future planning activities.

• Supporting the Careers Lead in evaluating the school's performance against the Gatsby Benchmarks.

• Coordinating careers-based competitions, enrichment activities and employer engagement opportunities.

• Organising mock interviews and feedback sessions for all Year 11 students.

• Planning and delivering a Careers Week alongside Work Experience Week.

• Supporting the delivery of the school's two-week workplace experience guarantee across Key Stages 3 and 4.

• Organising careers fairs, apprenticeship events, educational visits and university trips.

• Maintaining accurate records through Compass+ and ensuring careers activities are fully documented.

• Supporting the administration and coordination of work experience placements.

• Assisting departments in maintaining careers guidance displays and curriculum links.

• Coordinating personal statements and supporting Post-16, apprenticeship and UCAS applications.

• Building effective relationships with employers, higher education providers, training organisations and external agencies, including Leicester and Leicestershire business partners.

• Ensuring the careers section of the academy website and online resources remain current and informative.

• Developing and maintaining careers resources within the school library.

• Coordinating the annual Careers and Apprenticeship Fayre.

• Undertaking other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a passion for supporting young people to achieve their aspirations.

• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Can build and maintain strong relationships with students, staff, employers and external partners.

• Is confident using digital platforms and management information systems.

• Has experience of careers education, guidance, employability or related fields (desirable).

• Is committed to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

• Shares the values and ethos of The Cedars Academy.

At The Cedars Academy, you will be part of a supportive and ambitious team dedicated to helping young people thrive. We offer:

A welcoming and inclusive working environment.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

The chance to make a meaningful difference to students' futures.

Interview date: As soon as possible

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced disclosure and criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check). All shortlisted candidates will have an online check.

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed. 

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.