Careers Advisor

Job title: Careers Advisor Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 per week Working weeks: Term time + 2 INSET Salary: PATH 7, £33,673 FTE. £28,517 prorated

About the role

You will play a crucial role in shaping student futures by delivering high-quality, impartial career guidance and leading our work experience programmes. Working directly with the Assistant Headteacher, you will connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities to inspire students across all year groups.

Key responsibilities

• Provide impartial advice to help students and families make informed choices during key transition stages, including option selections and post-16 decisions.
• Proactively build relationships with local businesses, universities and post-16 training providers to secure rich opportunities for students.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of Key Stage 4 and Post-16 work placements, ensuring placement environments are safe, suitable and well-monitored.
• Organise career fairs, employer talks and workshops, keeping students, parents and staff informed via digital updates, bulletins and assemblies.
• Track student destinations and maintain accurate records to support national standards (such as Gatsby Benchmarks) and inform leadership decisions.

About you

• A Level 6 Qualification in Career Guidance (or a clear commitment to work towards achieving it), alongside a solid standard of English and Maths.
• A proven track record in delivering impartial career guidance and working with young people in an educational or youth setting.
• The ability to network and build collaborative, lasting partnerships with external businesses, educational providers and community stakeholders.
• The ability to coordinate placements, manage complex schedules and handle data to monitor progress and give clear insights.
• Confidence in presenting to groups of all sizes, including leading school assemblies and student workshops.

About us

At Priory Community School Academy, we put Students First. Built on core values of Aspiration, Integrity, and Respect, we provide a supportive and dynamic learning environment where young people are inspired to thrive academically and personally. As proud members of Pathway Trust, we empower every student to achieve their full potential and prepare for a bright future.

We can offer you

• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance

Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our students.