Careers Officer
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 December 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f1c13beb-faae-464b-81f4-378ae4f5265e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We require as soon as possible, a Careers Officer at Lord Grey Academy.
The successful candidate will need to be able to deliver 1 to 1 and small group careers guidance and therefore a Qualification in Career Development (QCD), or a completed Level 6 Career Development Professional qualification via an Apprenticeship is essential for the role. Candidates who are on track to complete the aforementioned qualifications by September 2025 are also welcome to apply. We will also consider candidates with Level 4 qualification who have applied for a L6 Careers Guidance qualification.
The successful candidate will be:-
• a strong communicator;
• caring and empathetic when working with teenagers;
• focussed on excellent destinations for youngsters;
• well organised, tenacious, dedicated and confident;
• an excellent role model for Lord Grey Academy students.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits:
• Teacher & support staff pension schemes
• Continuous Professional development (CPD)
• Training School Alliance
• Networking opportunities
• Specsavers eyecare voucher
• Free Flu vaccine
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Medicash - Health Cash Plan:
• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Dental treatment
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.
Further details about the role
A candidate information booklet and application form are available on the vacancies section of Lord Grey Academy’s website. Please note the application form is available on the right hand side of the above link:
https://www.lordgrey.org.uk/vacancies/
A completed application form and covering letter should be submitted to Human Resources at Lord Grey Academy or emailed to hr@lordgrey.org.uk as soon as possible.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable applicant is interviewed and appointed. Therefore, please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Only successfully short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note we cannot accept CVs.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.
We require as soon as possible, a Careers Officer at Lord Grey Academy.
The successful candidate will need to be able to deliver 1 to 1 and small group careers guidance and therefore a Qualification in Career Development (QCD), or a completed Level 6 Career Development Professional qualification via an Apprenticeship is essential for the role. Candidates who are on track to complete the aforementioned qualifications by September 2025 are also welcome to apply. We will also consider candidates with Level 4 qualification who have applied for a L6 Careers Guidance qualification.
The successful candidate will be:-
• a strong communicator;
• caring and empathetic when working with teenagers;
• focussed on excellent destinations for youngsters;
• well organised, tenacious, dedicated and confident;
• an excellent role model for Lord Grey Academy students.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits:
• Teacher & support staff pension schemes
• Continuous Professional development (CPD)
• Training School Alliance
• Networking opportunities
• Specsavers eyecare voucher
• Free Flu vaccine
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Medicash - Health Cash Plan:
• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Dental treatment
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.
Further details about the role
A candidate information booklet and application form are available on the vacancies section of Lord Grey Academy’s website. Please note the application form is available on the right hand side of the above link:
https://www.lordgrey.org.uk/vacancies/
A completed application form and covering letter should be submitted to Human Resources at Lord Grey Academy or emailed to hr@lordgrey.org.uk as soon as possible.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable applicant is interviewed and appointed. Therefore, please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Only successfully short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note we cannot accept CVs.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check.