Careers Support Adviser

Durrington High School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: 12,157.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Careers Support Adviser supports the Careers Leader in delivering the school’s careers programme across Years 7–11. The role combines administration, student support, employer liaison and careers guidance activity.

Initially, the adviser will work under the guidance of the Careers Leader while developing knowledge, confidence and experience. Over time, there is potential for the role to develop into a more independent student advisory position with careers training.

• To provide careers information and guidance to all students in years 7 - 11
• To provide a high quality service for the school
• To be able to implement and uphold school rules, policies and ethos; being an excellent role model for students
• To be responsible for safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of children

What the school offers its staff

This is a rare opportunity to join our fantastic and committed student support team here at Durrington. We are seeking the very best person for the role who is not only ready to learn but also who shares the same passion and commitment to supporting young people.

Our staff are our greatest asset and, as a team, committed to providing the very best education for each and every student. Central to this is to support their excellent attendance and punctuality to school. Our staff culture is our superpower, we work together to share best practice and create positive change. At Durrington ‘getting better never stops’.

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

Durrington High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We support all staff and volunteers through regular training and expect everyone working at the school to be proactive and adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.

In addition to the statutory pre-employment checks, all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, a safeguarding background check and interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Durrington High School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1606 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Durrington High School website
• Email address: ladams@durring.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/durrington-high-school

Durrington High School is part of Durrington Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) and is a large and oversubscribed school with 1650 students on roll in years 7 to 11. Within the Durrington Multi Academy Trust, we place high regard on recruiting and retaining excellent staff to ensure all students achieve beyond their best. Durrington High School has a sustained track record of improvement for over a decade and we want to continue getting better. We are proud of our school and are always relentless in our efforts to give our students the very best education they deserve.

Arranging a visit to Durrington High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ladams@durring.com.

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