School & College Careers Adviser
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | Lambeth, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Education Development Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3273 |
Summary
Education Development Trust is seeking a dedicated Careers Adviser to deliver high-quality CEIAG to students in a school and college setting in London Borough of Lambeth. You’ll support the Careers Lead in meeting Gatsby Benchmarks, provide one-to-one and group guidance, and maintain CEIAG Google Classrooms with up-to-date LMI.
The role is 15 days (7.4 hours per day) in term time only between January - July 2026
Requirements:
Level 6 CIAG qualification (Level 4 considered but will be reflected in salary)
Experience working with young people (preferably in education)
Strong knowledge of education, employment, and training pathways
Ability to engage students with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Deadline for applications: Midnight on 31 December (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received)
Dates for interviews to take place will be confirmed in advance.
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: up to £31,000.00 per annum FTE (this salary is based on being level 6 CIEG qualified)
Benefits include:
30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
2 volunteering days (pro Rota)
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Discounted gym memberships
Health care cash plan
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme.
Wellbeing App
Edt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.
Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please do let us know how we can support you.
The role is 15 days (7.4 hours per day) in term time only between January - July 2026
Requirements:
Level 6 CIAG qualification (Level 4 considered but will be reflected in salary)
Experience working with young people (preferably in education)
Strong knowledge of education, employment, and training pathways
Ability to engage students with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Deadline for applications: Midnight on 31 December (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received)
Dates for interviews to take place will be confirmed in advance.
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: up to £31,000.00 per annum FTE (this salary is based on being level 6 CIEG qualified)
Benefits include:
30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
2 volunteering days (pro Rota)
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Discounted gym memberships
Health care cash plan
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme.
Wellbeing App
Edt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.
Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please do let us know how we can support you.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.