Careers Adviser x2
Oakwood High School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UH45 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Contract Options: Full Time: 37 hours per week, term-time only (195 days per annum) Part Time: Term time only, with flexibility for 3 or 4 days per week (0.6 or 0.8 FTE). Please note: Specific working days are agreed annually to ensure coverage of key events such as results day and other essential college activities.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Inspire Support Band G is on a 4-point salary scale between £32,597.00 to £34,435.00 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
1. Qualifications / Experience / Training
GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent.
Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance / Level 4 Diploma in Careers Information and Advice.
Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development or working towards this qualification.
Proven Experience Delivering careers advice and guidance within an educational setting.
2. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Competent in using IT systems and digital careers platforms.
What the school offers its staff
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £20 per annum Gym Membership
- Exercise Classes
- Discounted Evening Language Classes
- Discounted Sports Facility Hire
- Free Urban Yoga Classes
- Teachers / Local Government pension schemes
- Westfield Health Salary Sacrifice scheme
- Free parking at all sites
- Blue light card eligibility
Further information about the job
Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School.
Based at Thomas Rotherham College, you will play a key role in supporting our students’ future success. As a Careers Adviser, you will provide high quality, impartial advice and guidance, helping students make informed decisions about their education, training, and employment pathways. Your work will ensure they are well prepared for life beyond college.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Careers team, with two positions available. We offer flexible contracts, with some examples of working patterns shown above, and ask applicants to outline their preferred work pattern within the application form.
The postholder will deliver 1:1 career advice and information sessions, take responsibility for a designated cohort of EHCP and flexible learning students, support students with employment and education applications, and coordinate careers events.
Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/vacancies/
PLEASE NOTE we operate Safer Recruitment, and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full.
Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.
Our safer recruitment processes include online media searches which will form our due diligence checks pre interview. Employees will be subject to a comprehensive vetting process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/
Flexible Working – The examples on page one is intended for illustrative purposes and should not be regarded as exhaustive. We welcome applications from candidates proposing alternative working patterns that meet both the individual circumstances and the requirements of the service.
Commitment to safeguarding
Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.
All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Oakwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1063 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oakwood High School website
- Email address
- k.holland@inspiretrust.uk
Inspire Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School and Thomas Rotherham College.
Arranging a visit to Oakwood High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.holland@inspiretrust.uk.
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