Careers Adviser

Stratford Upon Avon School, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DH

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: experience with working with young people. The post is for 4 days per week: 28 hours per week, based on 8.00am to 4.10pm, Monday to Thursday, term time (38 weeks) plus 5 staff learning days; equalling 39 weeks per annum.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Starting salary for a full-time post at Band G (points 12-18) £28,598 to £31,537, depending on experience and qualifications. Actual salary for the hours / weeks worked £18,749 - £20,676 subject to any continuous service.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Careers Adviser to join our progressive careers department to help equip students to thrive in their next steps. The successful candidate would be part of a key team who oversee the school’s careers education and work experience programme providing CEIAG guidance (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) to pupils via individual appointments, Drop-In sessions, Group workshops or sessions delivered as part of our SPHERE programme or curriculum specific events. The careers team also oversee and produce a range of resources for students to use to plan their next steps. The ideal candidate will have a careers guidance qualification at Level 4 or Above and have experience with working with young people.

What the school offers its staff

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS and requires a children’s barred list check.

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 School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Post is subject to an Enhanced DBS

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Stratford Upon Avon School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1904 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stratford Upon Avon School website
• Email address: recruitment@stratfordschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stratford-upon-avon-school

This is no ordinary school. There are many excellent schools around, but they all have a very different feel. We are a lovely school with a genuine ‘feel good factor’ throughout. Our mission is summed up by 3 words, Engage, Enthuse & Inspire, which underpin what we’re all about. As a result, visitors are invariably struck by the energy/enthusiasm of our staff & the excellent relationships evident with students. There has never been a better time to work at Stratford upon Avon School.

Arranging a visit to Stratford Upon Avon School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stratfordschool.co.uk.

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