Careers Advisor

5 Dimensions Trust, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PT

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Asap

• Closing date

  15 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,536.00 - £35,412.00 Annually (FTE)

Careers Advisor job summary

5 Dimensions Trust is currently advertising for the following exciting positions.

Careers Advisor

To commence ASAP

Permanent

Salary: 5DT Grade 6 £31,536 - £35,412 pro rata, £27,366 - £30,730 actual

37 hours per week, term time plus training days (39 weeks per year)

Mon - Thurs 8.00am - 4.00pm and Fri 8.00am - 3.30pm

The 5 Dimensions Trust is excited to recruit two inspirational Careers Advisorsto support students across our schools, who will be committed to working and support our students with their career choices. One role will be based at Walton High, covering both the Walnut Tree and Brooklands campuses. The second will be a split role between The Hazeley Academyand Shenley Brook End School.

The successful candidate will have high aspirations for all our students and will be dedicated to providing them with a wide variety of opportunities to explore the different options for their future. They will be responsible for 1:1 support for our students, as well as developing partnerships with employer and bring careers to life within the curriculum. It will be an ideal appointment for someone who is committed to students making informed decision about their future pathway.

The candidate will need to have experience of working with young people and someone who wants to contribute to their development.

We welcome applications from level 6 qualified careers advisors as well as those who are level 4+ but are committed to becoming level 6 qualified, as well as those who do not currently hold any careers qualification but are driven and committed to becoming fully qualified. The Trust is committed to funding these qualifications for the right person.

As part of the 5 Dimensions Trust, successful candidates can benefit from working in a multi-academy trust that guarantees:

A culture where there is a strong focus on employee wellbeing

Access to high quality training opportunities

Generous auto-enrolment pension schemes, LGPS and TPS

Incremental and inflationary pay progression

Bespoke CPD and support

Flexible working opportunities and enhanced family leave

Access to fitness suites on some school sites

The schools within the 5 Dimensions Trust are consistently ranked amongst the highest-achieving schools in Milton Keynes. We are on a mission to make our Trust the very best place to work and study.

Employee wellbeing is a priority for 5 Dimensions Trust and we recognise that happy employees perform better and live happier and healthier lives. Professional development is of a high quality; colleagues engage in a range of CPD from in-house coaching to National Professional Qualifications. All staff identify a 5-year career pathway supporting them to grow and be the best version of themselves. Our pension scheme is generous, as is our incremental pay progression. If you would like a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact People Services on 01908 677954.

Closing Date: 09:00am, Wednesday 15 October 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 21 October 2025

The Trust reserves the right to close the application process at any stage should we receive sufficient applications.

5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Tel: 01908 677954

Email: recruitment@ct5d.com

Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com

CEO: Mr Tony Nelson

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 5 Dimensions Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/5-dimensions-trust

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