Careers AdvisorEDV​/BOA​/

About the role

Brownhills Ormiston Academy is seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Careers Advisor to inspire students, help them explore future possibilities, and support them in achieving high aspirations. The Advisor will work closely with students, staff, and external partners to meet the academy’s educational and career standards.

• Guide students in setting future goals and exploring education, training, and career options.
• Collaborate with employers and external partners to deliver relevant career information and opportunities.
• Ensure the academy consistently meets the Gatsby Benchmarks and National Quality Careers Mark standards.
• Assess students’ strengths and areas for development, facilitating the acquisition of employer‑valued skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all student interactions.
• Support the Pastoral and quality of education teams as a key member of the academy.

• Strong communication and relational skills with students and colleagues.
• Experience in careers guidance or a related educational role.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to manage confidential information.
• Highly organised with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Commitment, energy, and a drive to contribute to positive learning experiences.

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional development and personal well‑being.

• Collaborative environment where staff feel respected and valued.
• Nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Automatic pay progression.
• Generous pension and life cover.
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health and wellbeing programmes, including counselling service.

• Brownhills 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.
• The 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, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
• The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Tuesday 2 June 2026