Careers Co-ordinator

St Bernard's High School, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS

35 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week (8.00am - 4.00pm), term time plus one week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary scale 10-14 (pro-rata actual salary £24,326-£25,948)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Careers Co-ordinator to support students in making informed decisions about their future pathways. You will provide high-quality, impartial careers guidance that inspires and empowers young people to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one careers guidance interviews tailored to students’ needs
• Arrange annual Careers Fair
• Contribute to the Careers components of the PSHE programme
• Arrange work experience for Year 10 and 12 in line with Gatsby benchmarks
• Support students with career planning, CV writing, UCAS applications, and interview preparation
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external partners
• Maintain accurate records
• Support the school in meeting statutory careers guidance requirements
• Deliver group sessions or workshops

About You

• Qualified Careers Advisor (ideally Level 6 CIAG qualification but not essential)

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting and understanding of safeguarding and working within schools

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport and motivate students from diverse backgrounds
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload
• Knowledge of current education and employment pathways

Please complete the support staff application form which can be found on our website www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk under About Us/Vacancies and email it to recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk – please note we do not accept CVs

Closing Date: 1 June 2026 @ 9.00am / Interviews: 4 June 2026

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

What the school offers its staff

St Bernard’s High School is a vibrant Catholic girl’s school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational mixed Sixth Form. Our school is ranked one of the top schools in Southend, and we are in the top 20% of schools across the country for our progress with students and our outcomes. It is a warm and welcoming school where our Catholic values underpin our day-to-day life.

All new staff are supported within the positive ethos of this happy and high performing school, and to this end all staff complete an applicable induction training programme. The community at St Bernard’s welcome applications from those of all faiths or none.

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

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD - Careers Co-ordinator - April 2026.pdf - 691 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Bernard's High School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1021 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Bernard's High School website
• Email address: recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01702 343583
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-bernard-s-high-school

A Catholic girls' school from Years 7-11 with a co-educational Sixth Form; ranked among the top schools in Southend; a warm welcoming community where students excel academically, personally and spiritually; comprehensive induction and support for all new staff; applications welcomed from teachers of all faiths or none.

Arranging a visit to St Bernard's High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk.

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