Careers Advisor
St Peter's School, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DD10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale 4, Points 7 to 11. Actual salary £ 22,645.65 per annum on point 7.
Careers Advisor job summary
CAREERS ADVISOR
Salary: NJC Scale 4, Points 7 to 11 (£26,403 to £28,142 per annum FTE). Actual salary £ 22,645.65 per annum on point 7.
Contract: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.00 and Friday 08.00 to 15.30. Term Time plus 5 training days (39 weeks per year)
Start date: As soon as possible
Place of work: : St Peters School, Huntingdon
Place of wo
St Peter’s School Huntingdon, part of The Cam Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint a Level 6 qualified Careers Advisor to join our enthusiastic and dedicated Careers team. This is a fast‑paced, varied role ideal for someone who thrives on being responsive, adaptable, and student‑centred.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the futures of our students, supporting them to realise their potential in learning, personal development, and employment opportunities, while promoting their social inclusion as they move into adulthood.
About the Role
You will deliver high‑quality, impartial careers advice and guidance to our students across the school, including those in alternative provision, our SEND department, and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. This could be in the form of 1:1 conversations, group work or speaking in assemblies, so confidence, strong communication skills, patience and ability to adjust your approach to meet individual needs is essential.
You will also support the planning and delivery of a wide range of in‑school and off‑site events, including employer encounters, trips, workshops, and careers fairs. Team work, a can-do attitude, the ability to remain calm under pressure and organisational skills are vital. We also value creativity, initiative, and a willingness to bring new ideas to the table.
We are open to discussing salary based on qualifications and experience, particularly for candidates who hold a level 6 Careers Guidance qualification
What We’re Looking For
- A Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance
- Experience working with young people, or the confidence and communication skills to build rapport quickly and successfully
- A team player who contributes positively to a small, collaborative team
- Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, reactive environment
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities
- A can‑do attitude, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people
- Creativity and confidence to suggest improvements and new initiatives
Why Join Us
- A supportive, friendly team who value collaboration
- Opportunities to shape and develop careers provision
- A role where your work has a direct, meaningful impact on young people’s futures
If you are passionate about helping young people discover their potential and want to be part of a dynamic, student‑focused team, we would love to hear from you.
We are based in Huntingdon, just 12 miles north of Cambridge with its own mainline station connecting with London in less than an hour.
For further details on our school please visit our website www.stpetershuntingdon.org
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Peter's School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1525 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Peter's School website
St Peter's School, part of The Cam Academy Trust, is a mixed comprehensive school located in central Huntingdon, with approximately 1,000 11-18 students on roll. It is an exciting and rewarding place to work, both for teaching and non-teaching staff, and we are always interested in hearing from dynamic and enthusiastic people who want to make a difference to children's education.
“The school have been unrelenting in improving the provision for pupils at St Peter’s School. Consequently, this is a school that is improving strongly and sustainably over time.” –Ofsted March 2017
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