Schools Careers Adviser - Croydon

Job title: School Careers Advisers

Vacancies are available in the following regions: Croydon

Salary: starting salary for level 4 qualified is £28,006 and level 6 qualified is £29,982 per annum FTE (including London Weighting) (annual increments)

These roles are part time, term time only

We pride ourselves on creating an environment that supports a healthy work life balance for all our staff. We have a commitment to providing policies that encourage flexible working around individual needs. Aligned to this is our commitment to offering a sector leading range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance of 30 days and 8 bank holidays (based on FTE), accredited training and development opportunities, pension scheme and additional voluntary money saving benefits.

Key duties:

We have a number of opportunities for Qualified Careers Advisers to join our Education Development Trust careers team to provide careers advice, guidance and support to individuals and groups of young people. You will produce tailored careers information, advice and guidance to meet the needs of young people including vulnerable groups and those with special educations needs and disabilities (SEND); taking part in reviews as required. Support the school in achieving the Gatsby benchmarks. These are face to face, term time only vacancies in schools in the above boroughs. We have both part time and full-time opportunities.

You will have:

• Level 4 or 6 qualification in careers guidance

• Experience of working with young people preferably in a school or college setting

• Thorough knowledge of education, employment, training and personal development opportunities that are available for young people/labour market information

• Provide careers advice and guidance in a one-to-one setting or group workshop/assemblies to support students with their career aspirations.

• Arrange career talks and a range of activities for students

• Have the ability to engage with and inspire young people with SEND and disadvantaged as well as with their parents/carers

• Support the Schools Careers Leader to implement and enhance the schools programme to contribute towards meetings the Gatsby Benchmarks.

• Demonstrate professional commitment to Children's rights, equal opportunities and diversity.

• Undertake administration duties to ensure that all delivery evidence is complete and compliant in line with contract and quality standards.

Our Careers Advisers are expected to work flexibly and independently but will be supported as part of the wider team. Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Deadline for applications: 19th February (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received)

Interviews to take place throughout February/March

How to apply:

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.