Head of Careers and Employability
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | a64f9de3-2080-493f-92f4-b2a92d742639 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
MAIN JOB PURPOSE
• To lead, develop and maintain an effective Work-Related Learning provision, which is regularly reviewed to ensure that national, school and student needs are met
• Advise Headteacher and Governors on updates to policies in line with local and national statutory guidance
• Ensure framework of Careers and Work-related learning are in place and monitored, using the Compass Tracker to ensure careers provision meets statutory guidance
• Ensure all students have meaningful interactions with employers and the work place. (A minimum of one a year as per the statutory guidance) · Work with Curriculum Leaders, Heads of Year, employers, Work Experience Coordinator and other outside agencies in offering a range of opportunities for students, including organising the annual Careers Convention, mock interviews and work experience.
• Provide information and develop action plans for individual and groups of students where appropriate.
• Lead on assemblies.
• Line manage colleagues
• Contributing to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
· Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to Work-Related Learning.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational, negotiation, administration and ICT skills, particularly within Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
· Excellent project management skills.
Desirable
· Hold Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development
· Hold Level 6 Certificate in Careers Leadership (Recommended qualifications to be held according to statutory guidance)
· Member of Careers Development Institute and on the Register of Professionals – This incorporates signing to adhere to a code of ethics and to commit to 25 hours of CPD per year
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
• All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
• Specsavers voucher for eye test and amount towards glasses if needed for DSE use.
• Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
• Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
MAIN JOB PURPOSE
• To lead, develop and maintain an effective Work-Related Learning provision, which is regularly reviewed to ensure that national, school and student needs are met
• Advise Headteacher and Governors on updates to policies in line with local and national statutory guidance
• Ensure framework of Careers and Work-related learning are in place and monitored, using the Compass Tracker to ensure careers provision meets statutory guidance
• Ensure all students have meaningful interactions with employers and the work place. (A minimum of one a year as per the statutory guidance) · Work with Curriculum Leaders, Heads of Year, employers, Work Experience Coordinator and other outside agencies in offering a range of opportunities for students, including organising the annual Careers Convention, mock interviews and work experience.
• Provide information and develop action plans for individual and groups of students where appropriate.
• Lead on assemblies.
• Line manage colleagues
• Contributing to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
· Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to Work-Related Learning.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational, negotiation, administration and ICT skills, particularly within Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
· Excellent project management skills.
Desirable
· Hold Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development
· Hold Level 6 Certificate in Careers Leadership (Recommended qualifications to be held according to statutory guidance)
· Member of Careers Development Institute and on the Register of Professionals – This incorporates signing to adhere to a code of ethics and to commit to 25 hours of CPD per year
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
• All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
• Specsavers voucher for eye test and amount towards glasses if needed for DSE use.
• Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
• Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.