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Careers Leader

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR

This job expired on 13 July 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• 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

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

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Careers-Leader-2026.pdf - 2.71 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1483 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy website
• Email address: knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-church-of-england-academy

An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.

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