Cluster Careers Officer in Accrington

The Lancashire Cluster of United Learning Trust Schools, Accrington Academy, Marsden Heights Community College and The Hyndburn Academy are seeking to appoint a Cluster Careers Officer to work across all 3 school. They will provide impartial, personalised careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) to students, enabling them to make informed decisions about education, training and employment pathways. The postholder will support students to raise aspirations, develop skills and progress successfully into positive destinations.

The postholder will:

• Deliver one-to-one career guidance
• Provide information on post-16 provision
• Deliver guidance sessions, workshops and presentations
• Support with careers events
• Maintain guidance records and actions plans
• Work closely with pastoral teams, SEND staff and external agencies

Key Performance Indicators within the role include:

• 100% completion of targeted personal guidance interviews for year 11 students.
• Contribution towards achieving Gatsby Benchmark 8

• Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• The ability to inspire and motivate students
• A commitment to the personal and professional development of self and students
• Excellence communication and interpersonal skills

• A diverse, hands-on role at the centre of a dynamic and busy school
• The opportunity to collaborate closely with staff and pupils across the wider school community
• A supportive team environment with a clear sense of shared purpose
• The chance to make a meaningful and visible contribution to the day-to-day operation of the school