Careers Adviser
7 days ago
Grays
?WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page. ?ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Careers Adviser to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Careers Team. In this key position, you will work across multiple sites within our Essex academies, supporting students to make informed, ambitious, and aspirational decisions about their futures. As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with the Strategic Careers Lead and fellow advisers, providing expert guidance and helping to shape and deliver a high-impact CEIAG programme. You will also be a valued colleague within a supportive and collaborative team, where you will always have someone to bounce ideas off and share good practice. Whether it’s further education, apprenticeships, traineeships or employment, you will play a vital role in guiding students towards the post-16 and post-18 pathways that best suit their individual goals and aspirations. Your contribution will be central to raising aspirations, inspiring ambition, and ensuring every student, regardless of background or ability, is fully aware of the range of opportunities available to them. Together, we aim to deliver a high-quality, inclusive CEIAG programme from Year 7 to Year 13 that empowers all students to succeed. ?MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: • Planning high-quality careers education with each academy’s Careers Lead, aligned to statutory guidance and academy improvement plans, • Delivering careers assemblies that broaden students’ understanding of post-16 and post-18 options, • Providing impartial, personalised career guidance through one-to-one meetings and group sessions, • Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of guidance meetings and actions on Unifrog, • Tracking and reporting on students’ aspirations and progression, • Supporting students with post-16 and post-18 choices, including referring those with specific needs (e.g., SEND) to specialist services, • Liaising with external agencies, networks, and partners to strengthen the Higher Education and Careers programme, • Engaging parents and carers in the careers guidance process and attending parents’ evenings, • Organising meaningful employer encounters that inspire students and expand their understanding of the workplace, • Attending results days and enrolment days, • Supporting wider team members by sharing best practice and offering shadowing opportunities, • Acting as a point of contact and mentoring new team members to aid their development, • Providing careers-related evidence and supporting academies during Ofsted inspections WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: • A Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6, • Experience in supporting or managing staff members to help them achieve their professional goals, • Proven working knowledge of Ofsted careers education assessment criteria for the personal development strand, • Experience of planning and organising events, • Proven experience in delivering impartial, personalised career guidance through one-to-one meetings, group sessions and assemblies, • Experience of successfully motivating students to plan and achieve their career goals, • A proactive approach, and efficient time management and prioritisation skills, • An ability to work independently and flexibly within the Academy structure, • Experience of developing and delivering CEIAG within an education setting. ?APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has...
