Careers Leader

Overview

We are looking for an inspirational Careers Leader to plan and implement a strategy for developing a Career Programme for the academy that meets all eight of the Gatsby benchmarks of good practice and prepares young people for the choices and transitions in education, training and employment.

Working up to 37 hours per week during school term time plus 1 week per year (39 weeks per year), you will provide professional career guidance services, including personal guidance interviews, to improve pupils’ skills, knowledge and understanding for career planning and management.

• Expected to hold or be prepared to work towards a Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development.

• Opportunity to build on the legacy of a long‑standing Trust focused on children’s success.
• Work for a nationally recognised Trust with a rewarding and stimulating career and support to be the best for students.
• Part of a team and community that receives bespoke and holistic support from a well‑resourced network of experts.
• Supportive environment to grow your career through an extensive professional development programme, flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.

• Hours may be negotiable depending on the candidate.

• Stoke High School – Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
• All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. Related guidance can be found at
• All the academy policies can be found at