Apprentice Careers Advisor EDV/2025/LA/96129 Longsands Academy Longsands Road, St Neots, Cambri[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in St. Neots is seeking an Apprentice Careers Advisor to support young people in shaping their futures. This role involves delivering high-quality guidance alongside experienced professionals, organising events, and providing support for applications and next steps in education or employment. The position offers a fully funded apprenticeship pathway with mentorship and growth opportunities. This is an exciting chance to start your career in education and guidance while making a positive impact.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeship pathway

Mentorship from Senior Advisor

Opportunities for professional growth

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality guidance and support alongside experienced careers professionals.
• Organise careers events and employer engagement activities.
• Support individual scholars with applications and next steps for education or employment.

Skills

Enthusiasm for supporting young people

Strong communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Proactive and flexible approach

Education

Commitment to completing Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification

Job description

Apprentice Careers Advisor - Start January 2026
Join Astrea and make a real difference in shaping futures!
Salary: £16,982 pro rata
Interviews: Week commencing 17th December

30hrs per week - Term Time only

Start your career while helping others find theirs!

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Apprentice Careers Advisor to join our team at Longsands Academy, part of the Astrea Academy Trust in Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people in shaping their futures while gaining a nationally recognised qualification and valuable experience in education and guidance.

About Longsands Academy

Longsands Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school committed to helping every scholar climb their own mountain to success. As part of the Astrea Academy Trust, we share a strong ethos of aspiration, collaboration, and excellence across our family of schools. You’ll be joining a supportive environment where professional development and growth are at the heart of what we do.

What You’ll Do

• Work alongside experienced careers professionals to deliver high-quality guidance and support.
• Help organise careers events, employer engagement activities, and workshops.
• Support individual scholars with applications, CVs, and next steps for education, training, or employment.
• Travel to other Astrea schools in Cambridgeshire as part of your development programme.

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiasm for supporting young people and making a positive impact.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to completing a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification.

What We Offer

• Salary: £16,982 pro rata
• Location: Longsands Academy, Cambridgeshire (with travel to other Astrea schools).
• Training: Fully funded apprenticeship pathway.
• Support: Mentored by the Senior Advisor and Careers Leader.
• Growth: A launchpad into careers, education, and guidance roles.

Ready to help others climb their mountain — while climbing your own?

Apply now and start your journey with Astrea Academy Trust.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 4th January, with interviews taking place through out January, Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window. Apply today to avoid disappointment and become a part of our mission to create a positive impact!