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Aspiration & Careers Lead
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SFDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
October 2024
Closing date
18 September 2024 at 8am
Date listed
5 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 8am-4.00pm Monday - Thursday and Friday 8am-3.30pm Term Time The postholder is required to work for 40 weeks per year. The postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Kent Scheme Salaries 8: £26,995 - £32,769 per annum pro rata full-time (Equating to £26,037 - £29,426 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative colleague to join our team of committed professionals. The post could suit a recently qualified graduate with no previous experience but a willingness to develop and learn, or someone with previous experience in secondary or higher education, careers information, or human resources.
The core purpose of the post is to provide a thorough, personalised careers service throughout MGGS, providing engaging advice, guidance and support to students including on post-16 choice university degree opportunities and degree apprenticeships. Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is part of a whole school approach that raises the aspirations and outcomes for students by playing a major role in preparing them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life after school.
The postholder is required to work for 40 weeks per year. The postholder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day which is included in the salary above.
What the school offers its staff
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1250 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 340. MGGS has been appointed by the Department for Education as a Regional Computer Hub in recognition of the expertise the school has evidenced in Computing Education and will take a lead in training teachers across the south east in the delivery of Computing. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and healthcare scheme.
“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)
Further details about the role
The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence & only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1244 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- mstarns@mggs.org
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1240 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 340. MGGS has been appointed by the Department for Education as a Regional Computer Hub in recognition of the expertise the school has evidenced in Computing Education and will take a lead in training teachers across the south east in the delivery of Computing. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and healthcare scheme.
“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)
If you wish to find out more about MGGS please visit our website at https://www.mggs.org/ and to take a virtual tour please visit https://youtu.be/kuqmn-D4AJY
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