Pupil Referral Unit Careers Lead
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.0 to £19.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 17 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, b3 2sl |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4733365_1760107795 |
Summary
Pupil Referral Unit Careers Lead
Based in Erdington, Birmingham
£17-£18ph
Your new company
A group of Pupil Referral Units North Birmingham is looking for a Careers Lead to support their Secondary School children.
The cover is Monday to Friday, term time only, 8am - 4.00 pm. This is a long-term sickness cover to start as soon as possible.
Your new role
The role will entail supporting post 16 students with:
- Designing and delivering a high-impact careers strategy
- Build strong partnerships with employers, colleges, universities, and training providers
- Organise engaging events like careers fairs, workplace visits, and guest speaker sessions
- Provide tailored guidance to students on post-16 and post-18 options, including apprenticeships, FE, HE, and employment
- Supporting students fill applications and enquire about opportunities
- Track and evaluate the effectiveness of careers provision
What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience in careers education, guidance, or a related field with excellent communication and networking skills. You will have a proactive, student-centred approach with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
What you'll get in return
Hays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham, providing quality non classroom based staff into schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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