Careers Advisor
Bradon Forest School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT35 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
18 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 July 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
- £15,512.55 - £15,928.70 Annually (Actual)
Careers Advisor job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Careers Advisor to work in a school that places a strong emphasis on personal development, wellbeing and collaboration.
As Careers Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in helping students realise their ambitions and make confident, informed decisions about their future. You will deliver a high-quality, impartial Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) service that enables students to make informed decisions about their future education, training and employment pathways. The postholder will work collaboratively with staff, parents, employers and external organisations to support students' progression.
We understand that we need to support staff to achieve our goals and have in place a professional development programme that offers internal and external opportunities to develop the talents and skills of all our staff.
We seek applicants for our roles who share our vision and values.
Why work for us?
Internal career opportunities
Good opportunities for personal and career development
Employee assistance programme
Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance
The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well-run and respected school
Nationally negotiated cost of living pay
Automatic enrolment to the teacher or local government pension schemes
Generous holiday allowance for support staff
Recognition of local government continuous service
Cycle to work scheme
A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to consider any reasonable adjustments you require so please ask us during your interview.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If successful in being called for interview, all candidates are expected to apply for an enhanced DBS before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your
interview.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bradon Forest School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 987 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Bradon Forest School website
Bradon Forest School is part of The Athelstan Trust, a Multi Academy Trust, which consists of three secondary schools: Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School in Purton and The Dean Academy in Lydney.
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