Careers Lead & Adviser

Pittville School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3JD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 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: £31,015.00 - £33,672.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 6

Careers Lead & Adviser job summary

CAREERS LEAD & ADVISER

Grade 6 Scale Points 15 to 20 £31,015 to £33,672

Actual Salary at 0.8803 FTE £27,303 to £29,642

Working Pattern: Term Time only plus all INSET days plus 5 days, 37 hours per week, 8.00am - 4.00pm - Monday to Friday

We are seeking a level 6 qualified Careers Adviser to provide impartial careers guidance to our students. You will deliver one-to-one guidance interviews, small group sessions and help students explore further education, apprenticeships, training and employment opportunities. You will support young people to identify their aspirations, understand their options and develop realistic progression plans.

Pittville School is an 11-16 comprehensive school located in the heart of Cheltenham. We are particularly proud of the positive attitudes, excellent behaviour and strong relationships that visitors consistently observe. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and ambitious school community.

We are committed to supporting your professional growth throughout your career. All new staff benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, complemented by a high-quality programme of whole-school professional development.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 9th November 2026

Interviews date: tbc

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews will be arranged accordingly.

Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers, social media screening and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

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

Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers, social media checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

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 Pittville School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 858 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Pittville School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pittville-school

Pittville School is a rapidly improving 11-16 school situated in a superb setting in the heart of Cheltenham. Results are rising year on year and we are particularly proud that visitors to our school always comment on the excellent behaviour and attitude to learning exhibited by our students.

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