Careers Leader
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, term time plus one week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC18 – NJC22 £31,537 - £33,699 pro rata, actual salary £27,091 - £28,948
What skills and experience we're looking for
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
English and maths at Grade C/4 or above at GCSE
Level 6 Diploma in Careers Advice and Guidance or equivalent
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Work in a school/college environment or with young people
Office administration experience
Leadership and management experience in a school environment or other relevant organisation
Networking experience across multiple stakeholders
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Organisational and administrative skills
Competent with common IT systems, e.g. Microsoft Office
High standards of communication (verbal and written)
Time management and planning
Ability to lead and work as a member of a team to achieve agreed objectives
Ability to establish and develop strong professional relationships
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively, and knowledge of relevant data protection practices
Knowledge of the higher education and careers market
Knowledge of the relevant legislation on careers in school, including the Gatsby Benchmarks
Awareness and understanding of special educational needs and disability
Cultural literacy, and experience serving a diverse community
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES
Strong interpersonal and networking skills
Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with colleagues and pupils
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Commitment to safeguarding pupil wellbeing and equality
Resilient, positive, forward-looking and enthusiastic about making a difference to children and young people
What the school offers its staff
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
- Salary: NJC18 – NJC22 £31,537 - £33,699 pro rata, actual salary £27,091 - £28,948
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.
-Cycle to Work scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share 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.
About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1489 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy website
- Email address
- knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.
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