Work Experience Co-Ordinator

Careers Progression & Work Experience Co-Ordinator

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 12/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Careers Progression & Work Experience Co-Ordinator

Scale 4/5 (depending on experience)

30 hours per week 8.30am - 3.30pm

Term Time + 2 days in summer holidays

Are you passionate about providing careers opportunities and education for young people? Davenant Foundation School is seeking a proactive and dedicated Careers Progression & Work Experience Co-Ordinator to join our hard-working and forward-thinking Careers team.

As Careers Progression & Work Experience Co-ordinator, you will support the Careers Leader and work alongside the Careers Advisor in supporting and contributing to the delivery of the whole school Careers programme and achievement of the Gatsby Benchmarks. You will play a vital role in providing enriching careers opportunities in our thriving secondary school, set in a vibrant community with 1,200 pupils.

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a diplomatic and confidential approach.
• Is highly organised, efficient, and able to work well in a team.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and operational success.
• Is committed to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Shares our commitment to the school's ethos and values, showing respect for young people and all members of our community.
• Is able to manage changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Davenant Foundation School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Davenant Foundation School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Introduction Davenant Foundation School

Location:

Epping Forest/London outskirts Essex Funding Status:
State - Academy Type:
Mainstream Gender: Mixed Phase:
Secondary Age Range: 11-18yrs

Who we are

Davenant is an Ecumenical Foundation School that was founded in 1680. We are set on the Edge of Epping Forest on the border of London, having the best of both worlds, beautiful country backdrop with tube access to the city and all it offers. We are rated 'Outstanding' for our Sixth Form and are a school that wants staff and students to enjoy being part of a community and engage in all aspects of school life.

We are proud:

As a school we do well academically, we are in the top 20% of schools every year for progress and attainment. However, school is so much more than exams and we aim to give students a broad and exciting education. Staff and students get the opportunity to go on a huge variety of trips including USA, Iceland, Japan as well as many European destinations.

Extra curricula opportunities are an important part of school life from year 7 to 11. We have a very vibrant and active Music and Drama department with regular shows and concerts including a biannual Music tour. Many students in the school learn an instrument and we are blessed to have Orchestra, swing band as well as many ensembles.

Davenant's ethos is to Nurture 'Mind Body and Spirit' and Davenant staff and students fully reflect our values through compassion, tolerance and inclusivity. Our community supports many charities throughout the year including youth football teams in South America, local children's charities and high-profile national charities such as Amnesty…