Loughborough
Careers Lead Contract type: Fixed term maternity cover until April 2027 Salary: £24,500 - £26,900 (actual salary for TTO hours) Hours: Mon-Thurs 8.15am-4.30pm, Fri 8.15am-3.15pm Start date: 24th August 2026 Your new role Our pupils are exceptional. Are you? We have the opportunity to join our amazing team and cover a period of maternity leave. This exciting role will involve working with our fantastic pupils who have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The Careers Lead is responsible for the day to day implementation of the Careers Programme. The appointed person will ensure that all pupils, particularly those in Year 10 and 11, receive transition support, careers guidance and practical tools to succeed in Post16 education or employment. Key responsibilities include: • Lead the whole-school Careers curriculum in accordance with the Gatsby Benchmarks and the Baker Clause. Ensure the Careers Programme is clearly articulated on the school website and serves as the definitive guide for all stakeholders., • Act as the primary liaison for colleges, training providers, and local authority. Maintain an accurate record of Expected Grades (updated in Autumn and reviewed in Spring) to facilitate admissions., • Coordinate professional Careers Interviews. Manage the diary and ensure notification letters are sent to parents and carers at least two weeks in advance., • Coordinate with local businesses to identify work experience opportunities and guest speaker events., • A compassionate, organised, and proactive individual with experience in education, social care, or a related field., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with families, professionals, and young people., • Experience working with young people in an educational/residential/social work or similar setting, • Experience working with young people with additional needs, specifically SEMH and Autism, • Experience working within the Careers sector (desirable), • GCSE in English and Maths (Grace C/4+), • Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance (desirable), • Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and inspiring surrounding grounds, • Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme where a 24 hour confidential helpline is available, • Breakfast and Lunch provided daily, • Free car parking, • Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team, • Excellent CPD with increased career opportunities and advancement for all staff How to apply For more information on how to apply and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin via the details below: E: T: W: Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th April 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 Strong applications may be considered immediately upon receipt and before the closing date.We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form. Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. I understand that if I am shortlisted for this role I will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and complete a self disclosure for cautions and convictions. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk