Careers Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 24 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1HS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 933a7d92-5695-43be-8487-632b855b2347 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate and qualified Careers Advisor looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people? Kingshill School is seeking a dedicated Career Co-ordinator to join our dynamic team and drive transformational change in Career Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG). We pride ourselves on our exceptional progression rates, consistently achieving 98-100% over the past four years, reflecting our commitment to impartial and supportive guidance for students.
Our aim is to provide all students with valuable experiences of the workplace and encounters with diverse employers throughout their educational journey from Years 7 to 11.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group individual advice and guidance (IAG) interviews for students in Years 7-11 to support their progression towards post-16 education, apprenticeships, or employment.
- Identify and assist students at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) through targeted support and collaboration with external agencies.
- Coordinate and deliver a comprehensive careers programme, including the annual Careers Convention, mock interviews, and employability workshops.
- Maintain effective relationships with local employers and educational providers to facilitate work experience placements and career events.
- Manage the careers budget and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Careers Library, ensuring relevant and current resources are available.
Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Careers Advisor with a Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development or pursuing this qualification.
- Show demonstrable experience in providing impartial careers advice to young people, preferably in an educational setting.
- Familiarity with UK post-16 pathways, including A-levels, T-levels, vocational qualifications, and apprenticeships.
- Strong understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks and relevant statutory guidance for careers education.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive approach to supporting students.
- Empathetic and approachable, able to build trust and rapport with students, parents, and staff alike.
Benefits on Offer:
- A rewarding and impactful role within a supportive and collaborative team.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- Access to a wealth of resources and support for effective career guidance.
What the school offers its staff
• Attractive salary and pension schemes – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teaching Staff) or the Local Government Pension Scheme (Professional Support Staff)
• Family friendly polices
• A range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Access to an employee assistance programme for all staff that offers services, including wellbeing, self-referral counselling, information on stress, weight management, smoking cessation
• Access to Occupational Health services
• New staff induction and support programmes
• Continuous service in other state funded schools will be honoured in relation to sick pay, holiday entitlement, pension rights
• Access to or provision of IT equipment (role specific)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to CLPD and INSET, personalised for individuals through the schools’ Appraisal procedures, including access to role specific academic study and professional qualifications
• Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
• Staff social, sporting and wellbeing activities throughout the year
• The dining room is open for staff to use at break and lunch times
• Staff room with facilities, including tea and coffee
• There is an optional staff social fund
• 10% discount on Adult Education at Cirencester College: About Adult Education – Cirencester College
Commitment to safeguarding
Cirencester Kingshill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online check.
Are you a passionate and qualified Careers Advisor looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people? Kingshill School is seeking a dedicated Career Co-ordinator to join our dynamic team and drive transformational change in Career Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG). We pride ourselves on our exceptional progression rates, consistently achieving 98-100% over the past four years, reflecting our commitment to impartial and supportive guidance for students.
Our aim is to provide all students with valuable experiences of the workplace and encounters with diverse employers throughout their educational journey from Years 7 to 11.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group individual advice and guidance (IAG) interviews for students in Years 7-11 to support their progression towards post-16 education, apprenticeships, or employment.
- Identify and assist students at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) through targeted support and collaboration with external agencies.
- Coordinate and deliver a comprehensive careers programme, including the annual Careers Convention, mock interviews, and employability workshops.
- Maintain effective relationships with local employers and educational providers to facilitate work experience placements and career events.
- Manage the careers budget and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Careers Library, ensuring relevant and current resources are available.
Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Careers Advisor with a Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development or pursuing this qualification.
- Show demonstrable experience in providing impartial careers advice to young people, preferably in an educational setting.
- Familiarity with UK post-16 pathways, including A-levels, T-levels, vocational qualifications, and apprenticeships.
- Strong understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks and relevant statutory guidance for careers education.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive approach to supporting students.
- Empathetic and approachable, able to build trust and rapport with students, parents, and staff alike.
Benefits on Offer:
- A rewarding and impactful role within a supportive and collaborative team.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- Access to a wealth of resources and support for effective career guidance.
What the school offers its staff
• Attractive salary and pension schemes – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teaching Staff) or the Local Government Pension Scheme (Professional Support Staff)
• Family friendly polices
• A range of statutory benefits including sick pay, maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Access to an employee assistance programme for all staff that offers services, including wellbeing, self-referral counselling, information on stress, weight management, smoking cessation
• Access to Occupational Health services
• New staff induction and support programmes
• Continuous service in other state funded schools will be honoured in relation to sick pay, holiday entitlement, pension rights
• Access to or provision of IT equipment (role specific)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to CLPD and INSET, personalised for individuals through the schools’ Appraisal procedures, including access to role specific academic study and professional qualifications
• Onsite parking facilities and cycle storage
• Staff social, sporting and wellbeing activities throughout the year
• The dining room is open for staff to use at break and lunch times
• Staff room with facilities, including tea and coffee
• There is an optional staff social fund
• 10% discount on Adult Education at Cirencester College: About Adult Education – Cirencester College
Commitment to safeguarding
Cirencester Kingshill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online check.