Careers and Pathway Leader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £11,343 - £12,856 |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1530624 |
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Job Title: Careers and Pathway LeaderActual Annual Salary: £11,343 - £12,856 (Based on 14 hours per week, Term Time Only)Full Time Equivalent Salary: £35,852 - £39,679 (CLF Grade E). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Hours: Part-Time, 14 hours per week, Term Time Only.
Additional role info: Hours and days can be flexible - happy to discuss this at interview.
Provisional Start Date: As soon as possibleAre you passionate about supporting young people as they explore their futures?Do you have experience in careers guidance and a genuine drive to help students build employability skills, make informed choices, and confidently prepare for life after school?We are looking for a Careers and Pathways Leader to shape and deliver an exceptional careers programme that raises aspirations and supports every learner to achieve their goals. In this pivotal role, you will champion a careers provision that aligns with local and national priorities, inspiring students to explore a wide range of future pathways.You will play a key part in meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks, embedding employability across our curriculum and culture. This includes ensuring all students progress to suitable post‑16 or post‑18 destinations, and providing clear reporting to both the Local Authority and the Senior Leadership Team.As our Careers and Pathways Leader, you will provide high‑quality, impartial information, advice, and guidance (IAG), helping students make confident decisions about their next steps. You will also build strong partnerships with local employers to create meaningful work experience and placement opportunities that enrich and broaden our learners' experiences.If you’re motivated by helping students discover what’s possible and supporting them to get there, we’d love to hear from you!You will:
Hold a Level 6 qualification in professional careers guidance or demonstrate a strong commitment to working towards achieving this qualification.
Have knowledge and experience of methods of delivering careers information, advice and guidance, ideally to young individuals.Have an excellent standard of oral and written communication skills.
Be highly organised in managing a diary and appointments, able to manage time to be both proactive and reactive.
Be comfortable delivering group talks, activities and facilitating work with groups.
Have an understanding of relevant policies/code of practice and awareness of relevant legislation. Have a commitment to keep abreast of local and national initiatives and changes to legislation.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Monkton Wood Academy:
Monkton Wood Academy is an 11-18 school located in Monkton Heathfield, near Taunton. We are currently going through a period of change and rapid improvement as we seek to make Monkton Wood a place of academic excellence, where children can progress and thrive. We are developing a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, where students and staff can be successful in our roles and become the best possible version of ourselves.
Monkton Wood has long been proud of its strong connections with the local community; our parents and our partners at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre are highly engaged in school life. It is incredibly important to us that our students develop a strong sense of belonging and confidence in their own ability to achieve well and to go on to serve their community.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
What we can offer you:
Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Generous annual leave.
A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: Monday 9th FebruaryShort-listing: Tuesday 10th FebruaryInterviews: w/c 16th February We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Hours: Part-Time, 14 hours per week, Term Time Only.
Additional role info: Hours and days can be flexible - happy to discuss this at interview.
Provisional Start Date: As soon as possibleAre you passionate about supporting young people as they explore their futures?Do you have experience in careers guidance and a genuine drive to help students build employability skills, make informed choices, and confidently prepare for life after school?We are looking for a Careers and Pathways Leader to shape and deliver an exceptional careers programme that raises aspirations and supports every learner to achieve their goals. In this pivotal role, you will champion a careers provision that aligns with local and national priorities, inspiring students to explore a wide range of future pathways.You will play a key part in meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks, embedding employability across our curriculum and culture. This includes ensuring all students progress to suitable post‑16 or post‑18 destinations, and providing clear reporting to both the Local Authority and the Senior Leadership Team.As our Careers and Pathways Leader, you will provide high‑quality, impartial information, advice, and guidance (IAG), helping students make confident decisions about their next steps. You will also build strong partnerships with local employers to create meaningful work experience and placement opportunities that enrich and broaden our learners' experiences.If you’re motivated by helping students discover what’s possible and supporting them to get there, we’d love to hear from you!You will:
Hold a Level 6 qualification in professional careers guidance or demonstrate a strong commitment to working towards achieving this qualification.
Have knowledge and experience of methods of delivering careers information, advice and guidance, ideally to young individuals.Have an excellent standard of oral and written communication skills.
Be highly organised in managing a diary and appointments, able to manage time to be both proactive and reactive.
Be comfortable delivering group talks, activities and facilitating work with groups.
Have an understanding of relevant policies/code of practice and awareness of relevant legislation. Have a commitment to keep abreast of local and national initiatives and changes to legislation.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Monkton Wood Academy:
Monkton Wood Academy is an 11-18 school located in Monkton Heathfield, near Taunton. We are currently going through a period of change and rapid improvement as we seek to make Monkton Wood a place of academic excellence, where children can progress and thrive. We are developing a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, where students and staff can be successful in our roles and become the best possible version of ourselves.
Monkton Wood has long been proud of its strong connections with the local community; our parents and our partners at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre are highly engaged in school life. It is incredibly important to us that our students develop a strong sense of belonging and confidence in their own ability to achieve well and to go on to serve their community.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
What we can offer you:
Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Generous annual leave.
A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: Monday 9th FebruaryShort-listing: Tuesday 10th FebruaryInterviews: w/c 16th February We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.