Bournemouth - Careers Advisor

Join Our Supportive Community as Careers Advisor at Leweston School

We pride ourselves on the strong relationships within our school community, fostering a family-like environment for staff, pupils, and parents alike.

The Role:

You will liaise with Deputy Heads, the Head of Sixth Form, teaching staff, support staff, external agencies, and parents/carers to deliver a high-quality careers programme across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, impartial careers guidance to students through 1:1 interviews and small group sessions, empowering them to plan and manage their future pathways.
• Develop individual transition and action plans for students, prioritising interventions for vulnerable students in Years 8 to 13.
• Offer comprehensive information, advice, and signposting to specialist agencies on careers, education, employment, and training.
• Conduct thorough research on career options, pathways, and support organisations to effectively meet students' diverse needs.
• Develop and deliver engaging small group sessions and larger presentations on all aspects of careers guidance and personal development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external organisations, negotiating opportunities for our students.
• Collaborate with families and carers to ensure a holistic support network for each young person.
• Provide targeted support and guidance during key academic milestones, including KS4 Options, Post 16 options, subject/parents' evenings, and results days.
• Utilise and develop IT systems for efficient administrative tasks, including recording interactions and tracking student progress.
• Prepare statistical returns, reports, and statutory documentation related to the role.
• Coordinate and manage the destination tracking of all Year 11, 12, and 13 students.
• Review and develop resources for Careers lessons and create engaging career displays.
• Support the UCAS application process for our Sixth Form students.
• Lead the organisation and management of education and career pathway events, such as careers fairs.
• Contribute to the development of Careers policies, priorities, schemes of work, and resources.
• Plan and deliver careers education activities as required.
• Organise and provide training and support for school staff to enhance their delivery of careers programmes.
• Maintain and update the school's careers library and relevant displays.
• Stay informed about labour market information, legislation, and professional developments, disseminating this knowledge to the Assistant Headteacher.
• Actively participate in internal and external school inspections.
• Evaluate the quality of careers education and guidance provision, providing reports to SLT and Governors.
• Operate in accordance with all school policies and procedures, upholding the school's ethos and commitment to safeguarding.

Person Specification:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual with a genuine passion for the education and development of young people.

Essential:

• Experience of Business/Commerce
• Knowledge of UCAS
• Ability to work effectively with young people of all ages.
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Reliable with excellent time management skills.
• Flexible and resilient, able to adapt to change and display sound judgement.

Desirable:

• Educated to degree level.
• Level 4 Diploma in Career Information and Advice or Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice.
• Strong IT skills.
• Ability to teach Business Studies and/or Economics.
• Enthusiastic and energetic, passionate about your subject.

Hours of work: 22.5 hours a week, to be worked over 3 days, term time plus 1 week (to include examination results days), 35 working weeks.

Why Leweston School?

Joining Leweston School means becoming part of a supportive and welcoming community where you can make a real difference in the lives of our students. We offer:

• A friendly and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to our beautiful 46-acre parkland setting and school facilities, including the gym and swimming pool
• Generous employer pension contributions of up to 12%
• Free onsite parking
• Complimentary meals during working hours.

How to Apply:

Please use the quick apply button. Early applications are strongly encouraged as we will be shortlisting applications as they are received.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming a dedicated Careers Advisor to the Leweston School family.