Apprentice Careers Advisor & Work Placement Co-ordinator

Priestley College, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6RD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible following pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,558.00 - £26,343.00 Annually (FTE) Actual pro-rated salary £23,780 to £24,510

Apprentice Careers Advisor & Work Placement Co-ordinator job summary

Priestley College- Apprentice Careers Advisor & Work Placement Co-ordinator

Contract Type: Full Time, 37 hours per week. (Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 16.30, Friday 8.30 to 16.00) Term time (39 weeks) plus an additional 3 weeks in college closure time, 42 weeks in total.

Salary: Point 6 to 8 on the NJC Support Staff Scale (£25,558 to £26,343 FTE) Actual salary £23,780 to £24,510.

Closing Date: Midday, Monday 12th October 2026

What you'll be doing

• Co-ordinating work experience, T Level industry placements and other work-related learning opportunities.
• Support UCAS, apprenticeship, employment and progression processes, including destination tracking.
• Help organise careers events, employer talks, open days, transition activities and careers fairs.
• You will complete a Career Development Professional Apprenticeship.

What we are looking for

• A good standard of education including GCSE Maths and English, Grade A*-C / 9-4 or equivalent qualification.
• An understanding of the FE sector and an awareness of sixth‑form colleges, T‑Levels, and employer‑led learning.
• A knowledge of CEIAG frameworks and awareness of Gatsby Benchmarks, LMI, and progression pathways.
• Interest in CEIAG. Genuine interest in careers education, employability, and supporting young people

What we offer

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Full NJC terms and conditions for support staff in sixth form colleges.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority.
• Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
• An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority

Safer Recruitment Statement

Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy and our DBS and Ex-Offenders Policy (incorporating our Policy Statement on the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information) can be accessed on the link to our website, as given above.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Priestley College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth form or FE college
• Size: 0 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Priestley College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priestley-college

Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to
sixth form.
We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts.
The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status.
In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were
excelling.
In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’.
In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard.
There are now over 2000 students at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5M technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers. The Crescent Building has also been extended to provide extra café and
study space whilst the Performing Arts facilities have been modernised. More than £15M has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects including the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch.
Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality.
By responding to student demand and national curriculum development, we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines.
Priestley is not a college that stands still. All tutors and staff constantly look for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the highest number of young people.
The College’s goal will always be to inspire, challenge and support its students to ensure they reach their full potential.

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