CEIAG & Manager

Callerton Academy
Bedeburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4JQ

We are seeking a CEIAG & Progression Manager to join our team at Callerton Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate careers professional to lead and develop our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) provision, helping students make informed decisions about their future pathways and achieve their ambitions. As CEIAG & Progression Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring all students have access to high‑quality, impartial careers guidance and progression opportunities.

Working closely with senior leaders, staff, employers, further and higher education providers, apprenticeship organisations and families, you will create and deliver a dynamic careers programme that inspires students and prepares them for successful futures. This role would suit an individual who is committed to transforming young people’s life chances, has an excellent understanding of post‑16 and post‑18 progression routes, and can motivate and engage students, staff and stakeholders alike.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret and use student progression data effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of careers guidance, higher education opportunities, apprenticeships and progression pathways for young people.
• Experience of delivering careers, progression, information, advice and guidance services to young people.
• Experience of working effectively with students who require additional support.
• The ability to motivate, inspire and support both staff and students.

• A competitive salary – as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
• Generous annual leave
• Benefits including excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on‑site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peopleca or telephone: , option 4.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.