Careers Lead

Careers Lead

Birmingham
£150 - £180 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Start:
September 2026

This welcoming specialist school in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Careers Lead to develop and deliver an inspiring careers programme for autistic students aged 11-19. Working closely with pupils, families, employers and education providers, you will support students to make informed choices about their future. The school has around 180 pupils, is a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School, and is committed to preparing every learner for adulthood through a personalised and inclusive approach.

The desired Careers Lead will have;

• Experience delivering careers education, guidance or employability programmes
• Knowledge of the Gatsby Benchmarks and careers guidance for young people with SEND
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve positive post-16 and post-19 outcomes

As a Careers Lead, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.