We are looking for an experienced careers counsellor to join our growing school for an August 2024 start (later start date possible if necessary for the right candidate)For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to 'amazing learning'- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision - 'A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress'. Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we serve.
The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.
To co-ordinate and develop a range of programmes and structures to lead our school's programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance service provided to all pupils at school (whole-school). Providing and tracking the impact of an inspiring and best practice careers advisory service throughout the School allowing all learners access to impartial and up to date information which supports them to make successful future careers choices and applications to their university of choice.
Key qualities and skills:
Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team
Willingness and ability to use own initiative and work without constant supervision
Flexibility and ability to cope with a wide range of tasks in a busy and changing environment
Enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated
Dedicated to achieving excellence, conscientious and hard working
Ability to engage with and relate to young people
Highly proficient in the use of IT systems
Good written and spoken communication skills and the ability to verbally present information to staff, pupils and parents
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Ability to prioritise workloads
Ability to handle confidential issues and materials sensitively and appropriately
Ability to work to deadlines accurately
Understanding of world-wide university and college application systems and processes
Proof reading skills
Learning Support
Act as central point of information and guidance for all pupils, parents and staff in relation to careers information advice and guidance
Co-ordinate and conduct individual and group careers interviews with pupils across the school.
Identification of targeted provision and delivery of the School's Careers Delivery Plan through liaison with the Assistant Headteacher and Heads of Year.
Support pupils through the securing of placements and application procedures for post-18 and work experience.
Provide guidance to pupils on completing application forms, interview techniques and presentation skills
Organisation of careers questionnaires and psychometric testing, and provision of feedback
Monitor, record and communicate leaver destination information to relevant members of the school community, ISP team and local regulator
Liaise with external careers services
Develop employer engagement opportunities through visits/talks and improve links with local employers
Management
Plan the programme of activity in careers guidance
Brief and support teachers involved in careers guidance
Monitor delivery of careers guidance across the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks
Support tutors, providing initial information and advice
Monitoring access to, and take up of, guidance and participation in careers activities
Ensuring colleges and universities have access to the school to share opportunities with all pupils
Managing the careers budget as appropriate
Managing their own CPD and supporting the ongoing CPD of colleagues in the careers team
Advise the senior leadership team on policy, strategy and resources for careers guidance
Review and evaluate careers guidance and provide information for school improvement planning, DSIB and other purposes
Prepare and implement a careers guidance development plan
Ensure that details of the school's careers programme and the provider access policy statement are published on the school's website.
Coordination
Manage the provision of career and labour market information
Manage the careers section of the school's website, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
Liaise with the PSHE leader and other subject leaders to plan their contribution to careers guidance
Coordinate encounters with employers and work experience
Communicate with pupils and their parents
Promote and ensure all pupils access and utilise Unifrog
Networking
Establish and develop links with universities
Establish and develop links with employers
Commission careers guidance services where appropriate
Manage links with external organisations
Secure funding for careers related projects
Build a network of alumni who can help with the careers guidance programme
Manage, coordinate and develop the alumni network
Manage the alumni Linkedin page
Policy, Planning and Service Development
Contribute to the work of the school by participating positively in staff meetings and/or working groups
Training & Personal Development
Ensure personal knowledge of the careers and higher education advice and information is constantly updated
Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development
In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school
To be line managed by the head of secondary and assistant head of secondary
Holidays- as per school calendar (except external examination results days and the day before and after). Attendance is required on staff training days.
Hours of work: 7:25am to 4:15pm Monday to Thursday and from 7:25am to 12:00noon on Friday's. The post holder will be required to work some evenings, in particular, to provide a service for open days, parents evenings and other promotional events.
Person specification:
Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Career Guidance and Advice or other relevant degree qualification
At least two years' experience in a similar setting
Understanding and experience of KS3, KS4 and KS5 education
Experience of leading careers and a good level of knowledge relating to careers, further and higher education.
Excellent ICT, administrative and organisational skills.
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