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Careers Adviser

7 days ago

Erith

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are seeking two Careers Advisers to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Careers Team. In this key position, you will work across multiple sites within our South West and South East Academies, supporting students to make informed, ambitious, and aspirational decisions about their futures.We would be delighted to hear from you if you are newly qualified at Level 6, or if you are a Senior Level 6 Careers Adviser:Level 6 : £31,000£36,000 FTESenior Level 6: £37,000£42,000 FTEFlexibility regarding term-time-only working arrangements would be considered.You will be joining an experienced and knowledgeable team of advisers, from whom you can gain advice and support. Working closely with your colleagues, you will help shape and deliver a high-impact CEIAG programme.Whether its further education, apprenticeships, traineeships or employment, youll play a vital role in guiding students towards the post-16 and post-18 pathways that best match their goals and aspirations. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment, where ideas are freely shared, good practice is celebrated, and guidance is always on hand.Your contribution will be central to raising aspirations, inspiring ambition, and ensuring that every student, regardless of background or ability, is fully aware of the range of opportunities open to them. Together, we strive to deliver a high-quality, inclusive CEIAG programme from Year 7 to Year 13, empowering all students to achieve their full potential.Job requirementsMAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include:Working with each academys Careers Lead to plan a high-quality careers education provisionPlanning and delivering careers assembliesDelivering impartial, personalised career guidance meetings and group sessionsMaintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic records on Unifrog of guidance meetingsProviding targeted support for students making post-16 and post-18 pathway choicesLiaising with external agencies, networks and partners to enhance the Higher Education and Careers programmeTracking, monitoring and reporting on the aspirations of current studentsEngaging parents and carers in the careers guidance processSupporting with meaningful and aspirational employer encountersAttending results and enrolment daysSupporting wider team members, including providing shadowing opportunities and sharing best practiceContributing to Careers Adviser team meetings with learnings or experiences that could enhance practice, inform strategy or support team developmentProviding support to academies during Ofsted inspectionsWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have:Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6 (or working towards)Proven experience in delivering impartial, personalised career guidance through one-to-one meetings and group sessionsExperience of successfully motivating individuals to plan and achieve their career goalsA proactive approach, with efficient time management and prioritisation skillsSelf motivation, demonstrating an ability to work independently and flexibly within the Academy structureExperience of delivering assembliesGenuine interest and passion for the education of young people and the ability to contribute more widely to the life and community of the FederationExperience of developing and delivering CEIAG within in education settingFor a full job description and person specification, please download the job pack.?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 Why Work For Us page.?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, t his 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 been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and thats why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.?WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progressionAnnual loyalty bonusPension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contractsHarris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcareEmployee Assistance Programme for free and confidential adviceCycle to work salary sacrifice schemeWide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employeesInterest-free ICT and season ticket loansFor most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.TPBN1_UKTJ

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