Careers Adviser
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7DY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b6111cbf-ba3e-4eb9-ae25-cb8813861b0c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate and qualified dedicated Careers Adviser, looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, to join our supportive team and 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.
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
At Thomas Keble, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages all individuals to thrive. If you are eager to inspire and empower students in shaping their future, we would love to hear from you. You will join a friendly team of staff, who are dedicated to ensuring that all learners reach their full potential. In our recent Ofsted, July 2023, the Inspection Team said:
"Thomas Keble continues to be a Good School."
“Leaders have created a nurturingenvironment which supports pupils to learn and achieve well.”
“Pupils’ behaviouris calm and friendlyand disruption to learning is rare.”
“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported”
“Pupils feel happy and safe at school.”
Commitment to safeguarding
Thomas Keble School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff, Trustees, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Our aim is to ensure child protection concerns and referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in ways that support specific needs of the individual child. Through providing a caring, safe and stimulating environment we aim to foster an atmosphere of trust, respect and security. Our staff form a part of a wider safeguarding system for children and will work together with children’s services, the police, health services and other agencies.
We are seeking a passionate and qualified dedicated Careers Adviser, looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, to join our supportive team and 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.
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
At Thomas Keble, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages all individuals to thrive. If you are eager to inspire and empower students in shaping their future, we would love to hear from you. You will join a friendly team of staff, who are dedicated to ensuring that all learners reach their full potential. In our recent Ofsted, July 2023, the Inspection Team said:
"Thomas Keble continues to be a Good School."
“Leaders have created a nurturingenvironment which supports pupils to learn and achieve well.”
“Pupils’ behaviouris calm and friendlyand disruption to learning is rare.”
“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported”
“Pupils feel happy and safe at school.”
Commitment to safeguarding
Thomas Keble School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff, Trustees, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Our aim is to ensure child protection concerns and referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in ways that support specific needs of the individual child. Through providing a caring, safe and stimulating environment we aim to foster an atmosphere of trust, respect and security. Our staff form a part of a wider safeguarding system for children and will work together with children’s services, the police, health services and other agencies.