Careers Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Actual salary £22,374 (pay award pending of 3.2%) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS6 6DT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1506826 |
Summary
Grade: BG 7
Hours 37 hours per week, term time onlySalary: £25,584 pro rata. Actual salary £22,374 (pay award pending of 3.2%)This is a fixed term contract to start as soon as possible until Friday 17th July 2026.
Cotham School, a successful, vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school, wishes to appoint an experienced Careers Assistant.
The successful applicant will have the necessary knowledge, skills and vision to be an exceptionally organised Careers Assistant. As Careers Assistant you will support the Careers Leader with the organisation and administration of activities planned with year groups. Administering the school’s Work Experience Programmes for year 10 students and year 12 students on our Foundation Programme. Administering the schools Careers advice appointments, managing and maintaining the Year 11 at risk of NEET tracker
The post holder will predominantly administer the day to day running of the annual work experience element for our Year 10 students.
We offer: please do not change this section as per our agreed HR template
● the opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school
● a wonderfully diverse student body
● a highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team
● a committed and enthusiastic staff group
● excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly and high performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements. Join us and you’ll receive a wide range of employee benefits including:
● access to employee assistance programme – this includes counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more.
● ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library
● at least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals including the opportunity to work flexibly from home on some of these days
● opportunity for staff to use flexible working hours on occasions
● comprehensive induction process
● competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
● family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives
● access to online gyms and health sessions
● access to staff sports, for example basketball, badminton and yoga sessions
● option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
● on site free car parking (when available)
● free eye tests (Display Screen Equipment Users) and free annual flu jab
As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability.
Cotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to be DBS checked.
Please visit our website for further details and application pack.
Closing date: Friday 26.09.2025 at 9.00 am
Interview date: Friday 03.10.2025
Hours 37 hours per week, term time onlySalary: £25,584 pro rata. Actual salary £22,374 (pay award pending of 3.2%)This is a fixed term contract to start as soon as possible until Friday 17th July 2026.
Cotham School, a successful, vibrant and diverse 11-18 comprehensive school, wishes to appoint an experienced Careers Assistant.
The successful applicant will have the necessary knowledge, skills and vision to be an exceptionally organised Careers Assistant. As Careers Assistant you will support the Careers Leader with the organisation and administration of activities planned with year groups. Administering the school’s Work Experience Programmes for year 10 students and year 12 students on our Foundation Programme. Administering the schools Careers advice appointments, managing and maintaining the Year 11 at risk of NEET tracker
The post holder will predominantly administer the day to day running of the annual work experience element for our Year 10 students.
We offer: please do not change this section as per our agreed HR template
● the opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school
● a wonderfully diverse student body
● a highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team
● a committed and enthusiastic staff group
● excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly and high performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements. Join us and you’ll receive a wide range of employee benefits including:
● access to employee assistance programme – this includes counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more.
● ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library
● at least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals including the opportunity to work flexibly from home on some of these days
● opportunity for staff to use flexible working hours on occasions
● comprehensive induction process
● competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
● family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives
● access to online gyms and health sessions
● access to staff sports, for example basketball, badminton and yoga sessions
● option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
● on site free car parking (when available)
● free eye tests (Display Screen Equipment Users) and free annual flu jab
As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability.
Cotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to be DBS checked.
Please visit our website for further details and application pack.
Closing date: Friday 26.09.2025 at 9.00 am
Interview date: Friday 03.10.2025