Head of Careers - Westminster, United Kingdom - EdEx - Education Recruitment

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Head of Careers & Enrichment | Permanent | Hammersmith & Fulham


An impressive Secondary School in the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham are on the hunt for a Head of Careers for an ASAP start.

This is a full-time post, term time only + 2 weeks, permanent position.


What will the role of Head of Careers entail? (You can find further details on the key focuses down below on the advert)

  • Developing and delivering programmes and schemes of work
  • Advice and guidance to students
  • Knowledge of careers and higher education guidelines, standards and options
  • External activities, contacts, visits and speakers
  • Communication
  • Occasional teaching of PHSE / Enrichment lessons to Year 713


This is a great opportunity for a Head of Careers & Enrichment to inspire & motivate the younger generation to success.

The School is part of a large cluster of Primary & Secondary Schools giving you further reach & materials to use.

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If this Head of Careers & Enrichment opportunity appeals to you, read on below to find out further information_


JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Head of Careers & Enrichment
  • Focus points on the following areas (Topics are explained at the bottom of the advert):
  • Developing and delivering programmes and schemes of work
  • Advice and guidance to students
  • Knowledge of careers and higher education guidelines, standards, and options
  • External activities, contacts, visits, and speakers
  • Communication
  • Occasional teaching of PHSE / Enrichment lessons to Year 71
  • ASAP Start
  • Permanent
  • Term Time Only + 2 Weeks
  • Salary: £30,606 £34,671
  • London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Degree or professional qualification
  • Good written & oral skills
  • Ideally previous experience within the role, but this is not essential
  • Knowledge of career paths and /or higher education & willingness to learn more
  • Must be able to motivate & inspire the younger generation

SCHOOL DETAILS

  • Graded as "Good" in latest Ofsted report
  • 700 pupils + 150 staff enrolled
  • Part of a LARGE multiacademy trust
  • Fantastic Head Teacher very driven, and eager to find the best staff
  • Plenty of opportunity to grow & develop within the post
  • Located in the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
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If you are interested in this Head of Careers & Enrichment, interviews can be arranged immediately_


Head of Careers & Enrichment | Permanent | Hammersmith & Fulham

Developing and delivering programmes and schemes of work

  • With reference to the Head of Sixth Form/Head of PHSE, lead on the development and delivery of schemes of work for fortnightly Year 1113 careers lessons and occasional lessons in Year 713 PHSE/enrichment lessons
  • Liaise with the Head of PHSE to include careers related lessons within the programme for sixth formers; take on responsibility for planning and delivering sessions which are related to HE and careers
  • Liaise with suppliers to provide careers related online platforms for students.

Advice and guidance to students

  • If required, provide Year 9 students with advice on their GCSE options
  • Contribute to advice and guidance provided to students on their options post16 and 1
  • Organise and conduct oneto one Autumn Term interviews with Year 11 students
  • Organise the Spring Term professional interviews for Year 11 students
  • Advise on gapyear arrangements and advertise opportunities to students
  • With the Head of Sixth Form, advise students who may be interested in entering the workplace upon leaving school, e.g. degree apprenticeships and school leaver programmes
  • Set up and maintain students' digital careers profiles to e.g. OneNote, Morrisby
  • Maintain and update careers information on the school website, intranet and in the library.

Knowledge of careers and higher education guidelines, standards and options

  • Develop familiarity with, and up to date knowledge of, CIAEG guidelines, the Gatsby benchmarks (auditing via the Compass tool), UCAS and careers platforms such as Morrisby
  • Continually update own knowledge of higher education and careers matters
  • Attend external training, courses and conferences to ensure knowledge is up to date
  • Enrol as a member of the Careers Development Institute (CDI)
  • Complete the Level 6 Certificate in Careers Leadership with the CDI.

External activities, contacts, visits and speakers

  • Lead on the organisation of, and administration for, work experience opportunities and visits to and by employers and universities
  • Liaise with the local Enterprise Advisor and other professional organisations as necessary
  • Organise and promote suitable visits to local employers, including in STEM sectors
  • Organise for visiting speakers and employers to come to the school, ensuring all relevant safeguarding background checks are completed
  • Work with marketing and alumni office colleagues to access OWBA members for careers related activities
  • Lead on the management and smooth running of the Friday Careers Lunch pro
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