Careers Administration Support

Thamesmead School, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9EE

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13th April 2026

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8,941.00 - £9,574.00 Annually (Actual)

Careers Administration Support job summary

Are you organised, enthusiastic, and keen to make a difference in young people’s futures? Thamesmead School (Shepperton, TW17) is seeking a Careers Administration Support colleague to join our friendly and dedicated team.

About the Role

As Careers Administration Support, you will play a vital part in supporting our Careers Department, helping students to access opportunities and plan their next steps. You will assist in the organisation of careers interviews, events, work experience placements and more. The role is varied and rewarding, offering the chance to work closely with staff, students, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Head of Careers, Enterprise and Employability Education.
• Organise and support careers events, including our annual Careers Fair and Year 11 Practice Interview Day.
• Maintain databases, track student destinations, and manage communications with parents, staff, and external organisations.
• Support students with college applications and CVs, particularly those with additional needs.
• Update and maintain careers resources and noticeboards.
• Assist in the organisation of work experience and external events.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent ICT and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Initiative, flexibility, and attention to detail
• Previous experience in administration (school experience is desirable)
• Willingness to work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team

Why Join Thamesmead School?

• Be part of a thriving secondary school in a supportive and welcoming environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on students’ futures
• Training and support to develop your skills
• Friendly staff and a positive working culture

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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 Thamesmead School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1048 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thamesmead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thamesmead-school

The school is situated to the West of London with good rail and road access. Our location means our staff enjoy living in areas such as West and South West London, Surrey and Berkshire making fantastic choices for city, suburban or rural living available.

Thamesmead is a vibrant and successful school. In 2019 our students gained strong GCSE results. 85% of students gained a 4 grade or higher in English and Maths and 58% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. 83% achieved 5 GCSEs or more graded at 4 or above.

"Pupils behave well, are co-operative and respectful towards their teachers and each other. Strong leadership aims to ensure that the school provides the best possible standards of teaching and learning."- Ofsted.

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