Are you passionate about ensuring every young person achieves their full potential?
Do you thrive in an environment that values professional development?
Can you seamlessly blend resource development with practical student support?
About the role
We're seeking a dynamic and dedicated Part-Time Careers Adviser to join a vibrant educational community in the area of Leeds. This is an exciting chance to shape the academic and career paths of students from Year 10 through to Year 12, with a crucial role in managing referrals for Year 13. This pivotal role requires someone who can provide expert, impartial advice to help students make informed decisions about their future. It's a chance to make a real difference, guiding young people through critical transition points in their education and preparing them for the world of work or further study.
About the School
Located in a area of Leeds, the school is known for its supportive environment and commitment to student success. The school boasts a strong tradition of academic achievement and is dedicated to providing comprehensive career development for all its students. Joining this community means working alongside passionate educators who believe in holistic development and preparing students for life beyond the school gates.
Essential Requirements
... - Hold a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance or equivalent.
- Proven experience in providing careers advice to young people in an educational setting.
- An up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply for one).
- The Eligibility to work in the UK and relevant professional references.
Key Skills
- Active Listening: The ability to genuinely hear and understand a student's concerns and aspirations.
- Rapport Building: Exceptional skill in establishing trust and positive relationships quickly.
- Empathy and Patience: A compassionate approach to working with students who face uncertainty.
- Resource Development: Creativity in designing engaging and informative careers materials.
- Analytically Thinking: The capacity to evaluate complex LMI and educational data.
- Problem-Solving: Skill in helping students overcome barriers to decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide impartial, high-quality one-to-one careers guidance interviews.
- Develop and deliver a range of careers resources and group interventions for various year groups.
- Produce detailed and personalised student action plans following guidance sessions.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions and progress.
- Stay abreast of post-16 education pathways, including apprenticeships, university, and vocational training.
- Effectively manage and support referrals for Year 13 students.
- Collaborate with teaching staff and the wider student support team to integrate careers education into the curriculum.
- Organise and assist with careers-related events, such as mock interviews and career fairs.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of guidance and interventions to ensure continuous improvement.
- Utilise and interpret up-to-date Local Labour Market Information (LMI) to inform student advice.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Could this be the ideal role for you?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Careers advisor. For more information, please contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.
