Career Guidance Practitioner

Job Title

Career Guidance Practitioner (Employed)

3 days per week, 39 weeks term-time + additional week

Home-based for administration, with delivery in assigned schools (travel required)

Managing Director and senior leadership team.

£30,000 – £33,000 FTE (£13,800 – £15,200 actual salary)

3 days per week, 39 weeks term-time + 1 additional week (40 weeks total)

One of the additional days to cover GCSE results day.

This role sits within a salary range with scope for progression over time based on experience and contribution.

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Careers UK Ltd is an award-winning career development company based in Nottinghamshire, recognised for excellence through the UK Career Development Awards (2025) and Best Skills Provider for Ashfield District Council (2025).

We specialise in delivering high quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance, working primarily with schools, colleges and alternative provision. Alongside this, we partner with organisations including local authorities, DANCOP and EMCCA to design and deliver funded projects that connect education and business.

Our work focuses on equipping young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to navigate their future pathways. Through professional career guidance, employability training and tailored events, we support individuals to make informed decisions and achieve positive outcomes.

Fixed term for up to 2 years initially

Informal review after 6 months to ensure the role is working well

• 17 days per year (including bank holidays)
• Salary already reflects term-time only working (school holidays not worked with exception of 3 days in July/August)

• 5% employee contribution
• 4% employer contribution (NEST pension scheme)

We support ongoing professional development, including contributing towards attendance at sector conferences such as but not restricted to the National Careers Leader Conference.

• Guaranteed term-time work with predictable income
• Opportunity to work across multiple schools and environments
• Involvement in projects and service development
• A supportive and growing team

Opportunity to develop skills and progress within the salary range.

To provide high-quality careers advice and guidance services to learners in secondary education across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, supporting them to make informed decisions about education, training, and employment pathways.

The role involves working with students, school staff, and parents/carers, contributing to careers programmes, and supporting wider projects that improve outcomes for young people.