Careers Leader

Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 8, Support staff salary points 12 to 20 £28,598 to £32,597 (FTE) £25,796 to £29,403 (pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who are we looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop CEIAG across our two secondary schools
• Further improve the already excellent careers provision in both schools
• Deliver the Twynham TGS Careers Strategy in line with the Gatsby benchmarks
• Work in partnership with senior leaders, curriculum staff, employers and external agencies
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

You are likely to be (or have the potential to be):

• An inspirational and strategic leader of CEIAG
• Passionate about the power of careers education to transform lives
• Knowledgeable about post-16 and post-18 pathways, including apprenticeships and higher education
• Confident in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including employers, parents and external agencies
• Ambitious for career development, and willing to undertake or already hold a QCF Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

What the school offers its staff

About the Post

We are looking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Careers Leader to lead our high-performing CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) provision across our two federated schools in Christchurch. This is a very rare and exciting opportunity to shape the futures of our students through impactful, strategic careers guidance and employer engagement.

This post would suit a colleague who is deeply passionate about careers education and looking for a role that offers genuine influence and scope for professional growth. Twynham School and The Grange School federation (known as ‘Twynham TGS’) is now firmly established in Christchurch and continues to develop an exceptional vision for young people across the town. Leading CEIAG across two different contexts offers unrivalled opportunity for innovation and impact.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.

What our parents say about Twynham School

• "The staff at Twynham School truly know my child and have supported them at every stage of their educational journey."
• "Twynham School sets high expectations for behaviour and academic success, all within a caring and supportive environment."

What our students say

• "I feel safe at Twynham School."
• "I am supported and challenged to be the best I can be."
• "I love the wide variety of extracurricular activities available"

What our staff say

• "I feel valued as part of a collaborative team, both within Twynham School and across our trust."
• "There are fantastic opportunities for professional development and career growth."

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.

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202486536 EXT 3054 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Friday 24 October 2025 at 9am. We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the deadline and we encourage interested colleagues to apply early.

Commitment to safeguarding

We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

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About Twynham School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1703 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Twynham School website
• Email address: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
• Phone number: 01202486536
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/twynham-school

Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.

Arranging a visit to Twynham School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.

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