Careers Advisor, Coordinator and Learning Resource Manager

Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9SD

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,565.00 - £31,511.00 Annually (Actual) Band 5, SCP 19 - 24

Careers Advisor, Coordinator and Learning Resource Manager job summary

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their aspirations and make informed choices about their futures? Do you have experience working with students aged 11-18 and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Careers Lead to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop an outstanding careers programme that equips students with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to succeed in education, employment and training.

As our Careers Lead, you will have a significant impact on the lives of our students, helping them explore opportunities, raise aspirations and prepare for life beyond school. Working closely with senior leaders, staff, employers, further and higher education providers, and families, you will lead the strategic development of careers education across the Academy, ensuring every student is fully supported on their journey to success.

The role also includes responsibility for our Learning Resource Base (Library), creating an engaging and inclusive environment that promotes literacy, independent learning and a love of reading.

This is a rewarding and varied position for someone who is passionate about empowering young people and making a lasting difference to their futures.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead and deliver a high-quality, impartial careers programme for students in Years 7-11, inspiring ambition and supporting successful progression pathways.
• Provide personalised careers guidance through one-to-one interviews, assemblies, workshops, careers events and parental engagement activities.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with employers, colleges, universities and training providers to broaden opportunities for students.
• Coordinate meaningful encounters and experiences that help students understand the world of work and make informed decisions about their next steps.
• Manage, develop and promote the school library as a vibrant learning resource that supports literacy, inclusion and academic achievement.
• Monitor careers provision, maintain accurate data and reporting systems, and ensure compliance with statutory guidance and OFSTED expectations.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to continually enhance the Academy's careers provision and student outcomes.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a careers role. It is an opportunity to inspire young people, raise aspirations and help shape the future of an entire generation of students. Every day will bring the chance to make a genuine difference, helping young people gain the confidence, knowledge and experiences they need to achieve their ambitions.

Be the person who helps students discover what's possible and take their next step with confidence.

About us:

Located in Burton on Trent, at Blessed Robert Sutton, we emphasise the importance of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, equipping our students with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are deeply committed to our community, encouraging strong partnerships between parents, students, and staff to create a supportive network that empowers every child.

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brings together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

We offer:

• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

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Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.

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 Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 632 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blessed-robert-sutton-catholic-voluntary-academy

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