Careers Leader
Parklands High School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 February 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
26 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 22610 to 24483
Careers Leader job summary
Careers Leader at Parklands High School, Chorley
Term-time + 5 days • 37 hours per week
About the Role
Are you passionate about helping young people discover their strengths, explore opportunities, and step confidently into their futures? Parklands High School is seeking an inspiring Careers Leader to shape and drive our whole-school careers strategy—ensuring every student, regardless of background, can realise their full potential.
As our Careers Leader, you will be the architect of an outstanding Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme. You’ll lead with creativity, strategy, and a truly student-centred approach—working closely with colleagues, employers, FE/HE providers, and apprenticeship partners to build a dynamic and flexible careers guidance service.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys connecting with people, and has a genuine desire to make a lasting impact on the life chances of young people.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement an ambitious whole-school careers strategy aligned with national guidance and school priorities.
- Lead a high-quality careers programme that engages, informs, and inspires.
- Provide professional, equitable CEIAG to students from all backgrounds.
- Build strong partnerships with employers, colleges, universities, and apprenticeship providers.
- Use data intelligently to monitor impact and ensure continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with staff across the school to embed careers across the curriculum.
- Champion a highly customer-focused approach to careers guidance.
- Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm (30-minute lunch), with a 30-minute early finish on one weekday. Attendance required at staff briefings on Mondays and Thursdays.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who brings professionalism, warmth, and drive to the role—someone who can motivate, encourage, and build confidence in others.
Essential skills and qualities include:
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4+ or equivalent)
- Experience working in a busy, pressurised office environment
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and IT proficiency
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Ability to lead, motivate and connect with young people
- A strong commitment to safeguarding, professionalism, and continuous development
Desirable (but not essential):
- Level 6 qualification in Career Guidance & Development
- Experience delivering careers programmes or using SIMS
- Knowledge of FE/HE routes, apprenticeships, Gatsby Benchmarks, or careers legislation
- Experience working in an educational setting or with external partners
- Ability to analyse and use data effectively
If you don’t meet every desirable criterion but feel you have the passion and transferable skills—we strongly encourage you to apply.
Why Join Parklands?
At Parklands High School, you’ll be part of a supportive, energetic, and forward-thinking community. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a life-changing service for young people and work alongside colleagues who genuinely care about making a difference.
This role isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to open doors, raise aspirations, and empower students to take confident steps into their futures.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re excited by the idea of leading a meaningful careers programme and helping young people explore their possibilities, we’d love to hear from you.
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 Parklands High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1106 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parklands High School website
Parklands High School is a high-achieving 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive standalone academy.
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