Careers and UCAS Lead - United Kingdom - Westminster Academy

Description

Subject: Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance

Start Date: September 2024

Closing Date: 02/06/2024

"Education is Success"

An opportunity to work in the only non-private Academy in London that offers both International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes at KS5

Westminster Academy is an Outstanding International Business and Enterprise academy serving a multi-ethnic community in Central London. The Academy has gained national recognition for its work to improve outcomes for students, and its aspirational and inclusive mission and ethos. Our longstanding 1:1 device programme allows WA to thrive as both an onsite and remote learning environment. As a member of the collaborative WA community you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Academy whilst working alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience.

Careers at Westminster Academy

The Careers Lead will take lead responsibility and accountability for the delivery of Westminster Academy's programme of careers information, advice and guidance. The post holder will have the confidence and authority to lead colleagues and students, make decisions and enact reforms to ensure that the Academy securely and successfully delivers the Gatsby Benchmarks.

The post-holder will be supported in the role by the AVP for Curriculum, who will assist with the policy and make a contribution to the overall planning and development of the careers programme that fosters high standards, inclusion, motivation and achievement in careers education.

The post-holder will have knowledge of and understanding of the impacts of changing education landscapes for careers guidance and implement this into the careers curriculum plan, making adjustments where necessary.

The post holder will coordinate and advise students on the UCAS admissions process.

The ideal candidate for this post will need:

To have previous experience in a similar role

To understand the Gatsby Benchmarking framework

To be purpose driven

To be passionate about motivation and achievement in careers education

What we offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package

Additional responsibilities remunerated via an Extra Responsibilities Allowance (ERA)

Sign up incentives available for experienced IB educators

An excellent programme of continuing professional development

A commitment to staff well being, including access to the local gym, staff social events, Perkbox membership with associated benefits

Free parking

Excellent transport links and close to central London for the social life and sights of London

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such there may be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children.

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at Westminster Academy must disclose all spent and unspent convictions.

04/15/24 Last term Y7-10 girls worked with the fantastic Jaspreet Kaur to find their voice through poetry. It was a beautiful, inspirational workshop giving students the opportunity to develop their confidence in writing & to understand the power of their voice. Thank you @behindthenetra — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) April 15, 2024

05/16/24 Wonderful to see staff share ideas and fascinating research at our annual Professional Learning Community showcase this week. This is our celebration of a year-long inquiry into different areas of professional interest aligned with our WA Way. #Lifelonglearning — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) May 16, 2024

05/13/24 Last week our Hero of the Week (pictured) was recognised for the #IBLearnerProfile traits of being a Thinker, Communicator & Caring. Every day in Personal Development she creates a board of #GCSE revision notes, helping her own revision and that of her Y11 classmates. Well done — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) May 13, 2024

05/13/24 It's Mental Health Awareness Week If you're needing a little support, here's who to call — Mind (@MindCharity ) May 13, 2024

05/10/24 A huge thank you to Bernie Graham and @RobbieRinder for joining Year 9 students for their Holocaust workshop this week. The students really enjoyed their thoughtful conversations with you and learning more about individuals affected by the Holocaust @RWBAHolocaust #HtFMrUs — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) May 10, 2024

05/7/24 It is lovely when we see familiar faces return to WA and when we hear what our alumni go on to do after they leave us Thank you to the former students who took the time to come in and chat to Year 12s for a careers carousel event and thank you @DavyFutureFirst @FutureFirstOrg Read more — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) May 7, 2024

05/2/24 Basketball coaching and mentoring with our @WABasketball1 @GreenhouseSport coaches is such an exciting and rewarding programme for our students. We are proud to see them develop and achieve success through opportunities like these, and above all, they have so much fun Read more — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) May 2, 2024

04/25/24 Our Principal & Vice Principal are currently at the ECIS #Leadership2024 conference enjoying lots of interesting discussion Kevin Bartlett's Portrait of a Learner particularly resonates with what we seek to achieve with our own IB-informed 'WA Way' @CGCKevin @TheCGCProject — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) April 25, 2024

04/23/24 It's an exciting week for Year 10 students who are preparing for work experience, with a programme of employability skills workshops, mock interviews and our Careers Fair and College Fair later this week. Thank you to all who are helping to make this happen #careers #ceiag — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) April 23, 2024

04/19/24 Incredible news Congratulations to both our U14 girls champions and to our U14 boys champions A wonderful reward for a lot of hard work, and inspiring to see. Well done to the coaches who have been with you every step of the way. We can't wait to see what the future brings Read more — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) April 19, 2024

04/15/24 Last term Y7-10 girls worked with the fantastic Jaspreet Kaur to find their voice through poetry. It was a beautiful, inspirational workshop giving students the opportunity to develop their confidence in writing & to understand the power of their voice. Thank you @behindthenetra — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) April 15, 2024

05/16/24 Wonderful to see staff share ideas and fascinating research at our annual Professional Learning Community showcase this week. This is our celebration of a year-long inquiry into different areas of professional interest aligned with our WA Way. #Lifelonglearning — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) May 16, 2024

05/13/24 Last week our Hero of the Week (pictured) was recognised for the #IBLearnerProfile traits of being a Thinker, Communicator & Caring. Every day in Personal Development she creates a board of #GCSE revision notes, helping her own revision and that of her Y11 classmates. Well done — Westminster Academy (@WestminsterAca ) May 13, 2024