Careers Coordinator

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Coordinator (CEIAG) from September 2021.  The successful applicant will be responsible for the delivery of independent and impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance to Aylesford students.  They will help organise and deliver Aylesford’s Careers and Enterprise programme, work related learning and eventually the Careers Mark Award.  They will work under the direction and support of the school’s Careers Lead and the Senior Leader i/c of Careers.

Working arrangements: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm with 30 minutes for lunch,

35 hours a week for 39 weeks a year - term time only plus 5 days in the school holidays to coincide with GCSE and A Level exam results.

The Post will be paid on Salary Grade G, Points 11-14 (£22,183.00 - £24,491.00 per annum pro rata) which equates to a term time only pro rata salary of £17,968.51 per annum

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will have an appropriate and relevant qualification in Careers Advice.  They will have a passion for maximising careers opportunities and display excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work and network effectively with others.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualities:

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Be able to advise and motivate a range of students with varying needs.
Display the highest levels of integrity and complete trustworthiness and discretion, able to deal with confidential information.
A passion for maximising the career opportunities for every individual student.
Able to form good working relationships with colleagues, and to relate appropriately to students
Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines whilst retaining a professional composure.
A commitment to continuing professional development.
Hard-working and well-motivated with a positive outlook.
Have an excellent punctuality and attendance record.
Able to show initiative and problem-solve.
Caring but firm approach and empathy towards young people.
A commitment to remain up to date with current developments in the education system Understand and employ the Career Development Institute Code of Ethics

Additional Information & How to Apply

Please apply using the application form which is downloadable below and from the school website.

Closing date is Monday 9th August at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place w/c 9th August 2021 - dates to be confirmed with shortlisted candidates
For queries regarding the role please contact Kate McDonagh - Director of Learning Support & Inclusive Practice.

To apply, please send completed applications to Kate McDonagh - Director of Learning Support & Inclusive Practice -  mcdonagh.k@aylesfordschool.org.uk

Please note we do not accept CVs - candidates should download and complete the application form available.  

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Supporting documents
Equality form
Person specification
Job description
Application form