Careers Coordinator

Nene Park Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7EA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP - April 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 January 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: £28,598.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE) £26,447.65 - £29,650.26 actual

Careers Coordinator job summary

Vacancy for Careers Coordinator

Nene Park Academy

Salary: Grade 7, Points 12-19 (Meridian Trust), (£28,598-£32,061 FTE) £26,447.65 - £29,650.26 actual

Hours of work: 42 weeks per year, term-time + 20 days. 37 Hours per week .

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team as a Careers Coordinator. This key role will support the development of an outstanding provision for Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) and employer engagement opportunities.

The Opportunity

• Coordinate and manage the delivery of the careers programme with all key stakeholders.
• Actively liaise with local employers to bring new opportunities for business involvement within the curriculum for all age groups, including organising and running trips out of school to take advantage of these opportunities
• Raise student aspiration by providing careers information through a dedicated careers base and displays (public information screens) placed throughout the school.
• Support the post 16 teams with the UCAS process to include Oxbridge, Medical and other subject specific student engagement
• Coordinate careers education lessons in conjunction with PSHE manager and delivery staff
• Attend regional and national training/networking/events and disseminate to key staff

The ideal candidate

• Have a good educational background with evidence of CPD
• Experience in working with business professionals in a school environment.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence
• Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude
• Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Nene Park Academy is an educational community whose philosophy embraces the challenges of academic excellence, responsibility and leadership, spiritual awareness and participation in a wide variety of activities, and we look forward to welcoming you to be part of our journey.

Based in the heart of Peterborough, next to Ferry Meadows, we are a proud member of Meridian Trust. For the third time in a row, in October 2023 we were rated as a ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted. Inspectors highlighted ‘pupils know there are high expectations for their achievement and attendance. They benefit from an interesting and engaging curriculum,’ and that ‘trips and visits help to bring the curriculum to life for pupils.’

Academic excellence is important, but the values that go with the achievement of the students are critical in ensuring that our students are well prepared for the challenges which await them beyond the school gates. At NPA, we encourage students to explore their identity and strengths, and provide the expertise that helps them to transform individual talents into accomplishments - accomplishments which will make them valued and respected in an increasingly complex world.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 26th January 2026

Interviews will be held on: TBC W/C 26th January 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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 Nene Park Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1476 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nene Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nene-park-academy

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