Careers Advisor (College)
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education, Exmouth, EX8 2AU14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
26 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.50 hours per week, working during term time for 39 weeks a year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,681
Actual salary
- £15,270.66
What skills and experience we're looking for
- A qualified careers professional with experience in CEIAG delivery.
- Proficiency inBSLor a strong commitment to developing accessible communication.
- A deep understanding of the needs ofdeaf learnersand those withSEND.
- A collaborative, student-centred approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge oflabour market information (LMI)and progression pathways.
What the school offers its staff
- Be part of atransformative educational environmentthat values inclusion, empowerment, and innovation.
- Work in asupportive, multidisciplinary teamcommitted to student success.
- Access toongoing CPD, reflective practice, and career development opportunities.
- Make areal differencein the lives of young people every day.
Further information about the job
Inspire Futures. Empower Change. Make a Difference.
At the Deaf Academy, we believe every young person deserves a future full of opportunity. We are seeking a passionate and experiencedCareers Advisorto lead and deliver a high-quality, inclusive careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) programme for our Deaf and hard-of-hearing students with EHCPs.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the aspirations and outcomes of young people, supporting their transition into employment, training, or further education. You’ll work closely with students, families, staff, and employers to ensure every learner receives tailored, accessible, and empowering guidance.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver a comprehensive CEIAG programme aligned with the Gatsby Benchmark and CDI Code of Ethics.
- Provide 1:1 and group guidance using British Sign Language (BSL)or other accessible formats.
- Coordinate inclusive employer engagement activities, including work experience,workplace visits, and guest speakers.
- Support students with UCAS, apprenticeships,supported internships, and other progression routes.
- Collaborate with curriculum staff to embed careers learning across the college.
- Develop and maintain inclusive careers resources and maintain accurate records of student progress.
- Promote self-advocacy,confidence, and independence in students navigating the world of work.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding is at the centre of all that we do at the Deaf Academy. Our Safeguarding Lead is James Heaver, who is supported by three Deputies and the wider welfare team, but everyone has an important role to play in safeguarding the welfare of our students and every single member of staff completes compulsory safeguarding training.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 19
- School size
- 48 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education website
- Email address
- jspelman@thedeafacademy.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01395 203130
Here at the Deaf Academy we have a unique culture. Student and employee development is at the core of what we do. We inspire the next generation to do incredible things. Our teams create a positive, stimulating environment to enable our children and young people to thrive. We’re looking for extraordinary people to join us and help shape our future.
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