Careers Learning Journey Facilitator

Job Details

Job title:

Careers Learning Journey Facilitator

Job reference: REQ
003191

Date posted: 18/06/2026

Final date to receive applications: 31/07/2026

Location:

Paignton, Devon

Salary: £13,022.50 to £14,422.50 per annum (full‑time equivalent £26,045 to £28,845)

Contract Type:
Permanent, 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

The Careers Learning Journey Facilitator will design and deliver an Employment Readiness Programme that prepares learners for work experience opportunities, apprenticeships, further study and training, and sustainable employment and career progression. The role involves:

• Facilitating interactive workshops and practical activities
• Supporting learners to develop confidence, behaviours and skills valued by employers
• Helping learners connect their current studies to future career possibilities
• Encouraging curiosity, raising aspirations, widening participation, building confidence and resilience, improving employability skills, and supporting positive progression outcomes

Applicants should have:

• Experience in adult or post‑16 education or similar settings
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of employability and career development frameworks
• Ability to engage a diverse range of learners and adapt teaching approaches
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (or possess a current certificate)

• 27 days annual leave (option to purchase additional holiday days)
• 1 day holiday for birthday (not required to be used on birthday)
• 1 day holiday for every 5 years served
• Christmas closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement
• Access to training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme employer contributions of 28.68%
• Subsidised fitness suite, onsite hair and beauty salon, catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests
• Major supermarket and high street discount schemes
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme)
• On‑site nursery (Mama Bears)
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Blue Light Card membership
• Discounted travel schemes

Closing date: 31 July 2026

Please note that all candidates must hold or obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate as a condition of employment.

The College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promotes the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College applies its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection; selection will be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities, including changes to interview timing or location, and provision of information in accessible formats.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare any unprotected cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings.