Careers Information Advisor

One Sixth Form College, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 15 hours per week (2 days a week – Flexible days and times), 52 weeks per year - Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £10,825 - £11,780 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

• One Sixth Form College, Ipswich
• 15 hours per week (2 days a week – Flexible days and times), 52 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £26,703 - £29,058 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £10,825 - £11,780 per annum

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Careers Information Advisor to provide impartial, high-quality information, advice and guidance (IAG) to students, helping them to make informed, realistic decisions about their education, training and future careers. Your work will directly contribute to the delivery of a progressive and effective careers service aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks, with a particular focus on 1:1 guidance, group sessions, employability skills, and progression support.

You will develop and deliver engaging resources and activities for students of all ages maintain digital and physical careers platforms, and support curriculum teams and local schools with tailored careers education. You will also play an active role in open events, workshops, employer engagement initiatives and community outreach. Working across the Eastern Education Group, you will help ensure our learners receive outstanding support in navigating their career pathways.

Candidates will be given the opportunity to work towards a Level 6 qualification in Career Guidance and Development if they wish. If you are passionate about empowering students and want to be part of a forward-thinking, student-focused organisation, we love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

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

SAT and WSC are committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About One Sixth Form College

• School type: Academy, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth form or college
• School size: 2338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: One Sixth Form College website
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/one-sixth-form-college

One Sixth Form College wowed Ofsted during their latest inspection, being judged Ofsted 'Outstanding’. Our Sixth Form is now amongst the first educational institutions in the East of England to get the highest possible grade under the new and more challenging Ofsted Framework.

Arranging a visit to One Sixth Form College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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