Progression Support and Careers Adviser
37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
Are you passionate about helping young people realise their potential and take confident steps toward their future? We are looking for a dynamic and student-centred Progression Support and Careers Adviser to join our inclusive and supportive college community.
About the Role
As our Progression Support and Careers Adviser, you will play a vital role in preparing students for life beyond college. You will:
- Deliver impartial, personalised careers advice and guidance to a diverse student body.
- Work closely with students on one-to-one and group bases to support progression to university, employment, apprenticeships, or other training pathways.
- Plan and deliver a range of engaging progression and employability activities, including workshops, CV clinics, careers fairs, and guest speaker events.
- Collaborate with teaching staff, external partners, and local employers to provide meaningful experiences of the workplace.
- Maintain accurate records of student interactions and progression plans to inform support strategies and measure impact.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners in raising aspirations, building confidence, and making informed decisions about their futures.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in careers education, guidance, or student support in an educational or youth setting.
- A qualification in Careers Guidance or a willingness to work towards one.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with young people.
- A proactive, flexible approach and strong organisational skills.
Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. Situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton, the college benefits from excellent local transport links. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (September 2024), we were graded Outstanding in all areas, including Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Leadership and Management, and Education Programmes for Young People.
We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college provides an excellent in-house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff, as well as a dedicated programme for new and early-career teachers. We also maintain strong links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group, and the SFCA, offering subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels.
The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff, including, free on-site parking, on-site nursery, TPS pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free use of the college gym.
For more information and to apply, please visit www.itchen.ac.uk
Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025.Interview date: w/c 16th June 2025.
CVs will not be accepted as an alternative form of application. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
Itchen Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.