Salesian School as looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, energised and self-motivated Careers lead who will implement and evaluate a whole school-college Careers Programme.
Salesian is a co-educational 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school and part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust. The school ethos is based on the work of Don Bosco, a Salesian priest. Community and great relations are central to our work. As a consequence, both students and staff are happy, positive and enjoy their time at school. We are part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust which started in September 2016.
Standards at the school are outstanding and students achieve exceptionally well. In last year’s GCSE examinations 88% of students achieved 5 standard passes including English & Maths and 40% of all grades awarded 9-7 and the pass rate at A’ level was 100%.
The school has 1680 students and is situated on two sites approximately one mile apart, near to the centre of Chertsey. The main school is situated at Guildford Road and our Sixth Form College has 350 students on its own site at Highfield Road.
A great deal of emphasis is placed on extra-curricular life at Salesian and outside the formal curriculum there are numerous opportunities for students to take part in a wide range of activities - drama, sport, music, exchanges, away days, Duke of Edinburgh, retreats and trips.
Salary: XCET 7: £27,991 - £30,510 (Pro rata for 40 weeks per year)
Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher responsible for Careers & PSHE
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.