Careers, Progression & Work Experience Coordinator

St Gregory's Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XL

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 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 15 non-pupils’ day, 41 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: KRF (£32,140 ––£35,035 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Careers, Progression & Work Experience Coordinator supports students’ future pathways by coordinating the school’s careers programme, work experience provision and post‑16/18 progression activities. The role builds strong partnerships with employers and education providers, organises key careers and Sixth Form events, and maintains high‑quality guidance resources. Central to the role is promoting aspiration, ensuring positive destinations, and contributing to the school’s ethos of helping every student achieve their potential.

What the school offers its staff

Our Offer:

St Gregory’s students love to gain new knowledge and skills and all our teachers relish the opportunity to deliver challenging, engaging and interesting lessons, with high expectations of behaviour. Opportunities for excellent Continued Professional Development and staff well-being are at the forefront of our commitment to all staff at St Gregory’s.

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
• As part of KCSP (Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership), our staff have access to excellent training opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Suite
• Access to Kent Rewards which offers a range of local and national discounts in shops and health clubs, as well as discounts on travel, holidays, insurance and Kent Adult Education courses.
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential, practical and emotional support including financial guidance, legal enquiries, counselling, and additional support services

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.

You are welcome to contact HR at hr@sgschool.org.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.

Please go to Kent Teach for full information about job and submit your application:

https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=157916

Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.

Closing date for applications:7 August2026 at 9.00am

Interview date: 17 August 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and St Gregory's Catholic School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Gregory's Catholic School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1093 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Gregory's Catholic School website
• Email address: hr@sgschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gregory-s-catholic-school

St Gregory’s Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). KCSP is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent and it currently comprises 28 academies of which 23 are primary schools and five are secondary schools.

A seven-form entry secondary school located in Tunbridge Wells, St Gregory’s is a popular destination for pupils from its Catholic partner primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. As an inclusive academy, its dedicated staff, helpers and governance committee members work hard to ensure that every student is supported and challenged to be their very best. Each individual is encouraged to grow spiritually and intellectually, so that unique and positive contributions can be made to society and the world.

In its most recent denominational inspection in June 2024, St Gregory’s was judged as ‘Outstanding’ for Catholic Life and Mission and ‘Good’ for both Religious Education and Collective Worship and, in its latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, the school was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas. At the heart of the report is recognition of the school's mission to ensure that ‘every child is known and loved’ inspectors highlighted a “warm and welcoming environment”, where students feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Arranging a visit to St Gregory's Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@sgschool.org.uk.

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