RE: Careers & Work Experience Coordinator
We are seeking to appoint a highly capable, proactive and dynamic Careers & Work Experience Coordinator to take on this highly valued role within the school. We are committed to supporting every student’s journey beyond the classroom. You will play a pivotal role in preparing students for the world of work by coordinating high quality careers advice, work placements and work experience activities for students across a variety of curriculum areas, including as part of the post-16 study program. This role presents an exciting opportunity for someone with prior experience working in either a business or school environment – we are looking for someone who is passionate about helping our young people gain real-world experience and kick start their careers.
You’ll be part of a dynamic, inclusive team that values innovation, collaboration, and the power of meaningful work experience in transforming futures. The successful candidate will be working alongside the Assistant Head i/c Personal Development, our Independent Careers Advisor and the wider Pastoral Leadership Teams. The 20-24 hours per week can be worked flexibly across 3, 4 or 5 days to suit individual needs. Some remote working is possible, however, it is a student facing role and as such a minimum of 15 hours a week in school is required. The successful candidate will be able to flex their hours when we have careers evening events so that they can fully realise their role. If you would like to know more about the role, and if you would like to come in and discuss the opportunity further, please contact Bethan Paling, Assistant Head.
Location: Woking, Surrey - 15 minute walk from the train station and excellent transport links via A3 and M25
Post: Careers & Work Experience Coordinator
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 20 - 24 pw / 39 weeks pa
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Scale: PS5 FTE £27,634 - £29,604, (actual £13,207 - £16,979 based on the pro-rata hours)
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 13 October
Interviews: w/c 13 October
About our School
St John the Baptist School, part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, is a highly successful, over-subscribed mixed Catholic school and sixth form based in Woking, Surrey.
We are incredibly proud of our school community and in particular our students who are hardworking, well-balanced and enjoy both learning and spending time with each other and our staff. We work in a very positive culture and strive to make all students’ time at school some of the happiest times of their lives.
Our staff are vibrant, enthusiastic, and passionate about ensuring our students get the very best deal. Standards at SJB are high and academic progress excellent. We work closely with the Xavier Teaching School Hub, Teach SouthEast SCITT and Schools Alliance for Excellence (SAfE) and lead the North East Hants and Surrey Maths Hub.
Our Ethos:
SJB is a community where every individual is highly valued and where care and concern for others is central to our work. We aim to blend academic learning with excellence pastoral care so that all students and staff thrive and feel successful.
As an employee at SJB, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
• Corporate discount package provided by Edenred (including pre-tax car scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, dental insurance and many other retailer discounts)
• Flexible opportunities for part-time staff
• Mentor/Coach
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities both within the school and across the Trust including access to the National College Online, SAfE and all NPQs fully funded
• Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Ability to book MOT through the school with onsite pick-up/drop-off
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Excellent onsite catering facility
• Free use of the onsite gym (6-8am and 5-8pm weekdays)
• Weekly dry-cleaning pick-up/drop-off service
• Tax free Apple laptop/desktop purchasing scheme with optional payment plan
• Regular staff social events
• Discretionary time off for one-off, special events
• Opportunities to shape the future of our school – staff voice/feedback is incredibly important to us.
Get in touch if you would like to come and visit us and find out more about this vacancy!
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.
