Careers Leader

The Sele School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DG

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12,603.00 - £14,826.00 Annually (Actual) H5-H6 Depending on experience (20 hours per week)

Careers Leader job summary

Fixed Term Contract - 1 Year. 20 Hours per week

Part-time Flexible hours considered

We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Careers Leader to join our forward-thinking secondary school. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact area of school life while maintaining a sustainable and family-friendly work pattern. At the heart of this role is our vision — Inspire, Empower, Thrive. You will inspire curiosity and ambition through meaningful careers education, empower students with the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices, and play a pivotal role in helping them thrive not only in school, but in the pathways they pursue beyond it.

As Careers Leader, you will shape and deliver a whole-school careers strategy that opens doors for every student. You will lead the development of a high-quality programme aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks, working closely with colleagues across departments to embed meaningful careers learning into the curriculum. You will build strong partnerships with employers, colleges, and universities, ensuring students benefit from real-world experiences and informed guidance about their next steps. Using data and insight, you will track destinations and continuously refine the programme so that it has lasting impact.

It will suit someone who enjoys bringing people together, building relationships, and organising events. In return, you will gain the rare opportunity to lead a vital area of school life in a way that is both impactful and sustainable. You will be supported to grow professionally, including access to funded Careers Leader training, while working within a leadership team that genuinely values wellbeing. Most importantly, you will be able to make a lasting difference to young people’s futures while maintaining the balance needed to thrive in your own life.

At The Sele School, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where both students and staff can thrive. You will be part of a dedicated team working collaboratively to make a real difference to young people’s lives.

What can we offer you?

The chance to work in a positive, welcoming and forward-thinking community where evidence-based methods are seamlessly integrated into teaching and learning.

A dedicated staff who are enthusiastic and who want the best for students.

A CPD package which is tailored to suit your stage of career development.

Cycle to work scheme which is part of the school’s sustainability strategy.

If you wish to learn more about the school, please feel free to view the videos on our school website which can be found on the “About Us - School Vision and Ethos” page. We understand some may wish to see the school in action. If you wish to visit the school or meet on Teams, please contact the Head’s PA at hr@sele.herts.sch.uk. Applications must be made using the school application form (CVs, or applications made using any other format, will not be accepted) and should be emailed to the address above for the attention of Madeline Genovese, to be considered for interview. The Sele School community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to demonstrate this commitment in all aspects of their work. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection training. A full enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references will be sought prior to appointment start date.

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

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.

About The Sele School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Sele School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-sele-school-hertford

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