Careers Coordinator EDV/2025/MSASC/39629 Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Moulton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local secondary school in Moulton is seeking a Careers Coordinator to lead and deliver an effective careers education program for students from Year 7 to Year 13. The successful candidate will provide guidance, develop workshops, and coordinate events to empower students in their career choices. A strong background in careers education and excellent communication skills are essential for this role, which supports students in making informed decisions about their futures.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Potential for career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering career education and guidance to students
• Ability to engage with employers and community partners
• Strong leadership and administrative abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the comprehensive careers education program.
• Develop workshops and presentations for students.
• Maintain the careers library and online resources.
• Coordinate the work experience program.

Skills

Impartial careers guidance

Engagement with students

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in careers guidance or education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Careers guidance tools

Job description

MOULTON SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE

Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7SD

01604 641600

www.moultonschool.co.uk

Careers Coordinator

37 hours per week - 40 weeks per year

8.30 am - 4.30 pm, (one 3.30pm finish a week)

Grade H, Pt 14-20

£29,540 - £32,597 (Full time equivalent)

£26,042 - £28,738 (actual salary)

Main Purpose of the Role

To lead, develop, and deliver a comprehensive careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) programme for all students from Year 7 to Year 13. The Careers Coordinator will empower students to make informed and ambitious decisions about their future education and career pathways, ensuring the school meets all statutory duties and Gatsby Benchmarks for careers provision.

Key Responsibilities: Careers Adviser

• Provide impartial and inspiring one-to-one careers guidance interviews for students, particularly at key transition points.
• Be available to support key school events such as Results Days, Options Evenings etc.
• Support students with the completion of applications for college, sixth form, apprenticeships, traineeships, and university (UCAS).
• Offer guidance on CV writing, interview skills, and personal statement development.
• Provide drop‑in sessions for students requiring ad‑hoc advice and support.
• Identify and provide targeted support for vulnerable students, including those with SEND, Pupil Premium students, and Looked After Children.

Key Responsibilities: Careers Coordinator

2. Programme Development and Delivery

• Support the Careers Leader to design, implement, and review the school's careers programme in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Support the Careers Leader to plan and deliver engaging careers‑focused workshops, assemblies, and presentations to all year groups.
• Maintain and promote an up‑to‑date and accessible careers library and online resources for students, staff, and parents.
• Monitor and track student destinations after they leave the school and use this data to inform future careers provision.

3. Employer and Provider Engagement

• Establish and maintain a strong network of local and national employers, apprenticeship providers, colleges, and universities.
• Create and maintain a database of alumni.
• Support the Careers Leader to organise and manage key careers events such as careers fairs, employer talks, workplace visits, and mock interview days.
• Facilitate meaningful encounters with employers and employees for all students.
• Lead the coordination and administration of the school's work experience programme for Years 10 and 12.
• Engage with the Careers Hub and CEC as part of the Careers Network.

4. Leadership and Administration

• Act as the school's lead expert on careers guidance, staying up‑to‑date with labour market information, qualification changes, and post-16/18 pathways.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Heads of Year, and subject teachers to embed careers education across the curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records of all careers guidance and activities and student interactions using the school's information systems.
• Prepare reports for the Careers Link Governor and SLT on the progress and impact of the careers programme against the Gatsby Benchmarks.

The above job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies the level of responsibility at which they will be required to work. In the interests of effective working, the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.

You will be required to ensure that reasonable care is always taken for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and comply with policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the School. You will be expected to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.

To carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description.

All members of the school community are expected to support, both explicitly and implicitly, the school’s ASPIRE ethos. The setting and achieving of the highest aspirations, striving for great things, is fundamental to all that we seek to be.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake safeguarding checks, including a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the school.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020), which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 - Part V.

Please be aware that referees will be contacted prior to interview in accordance with accepted Child Protection Procedures.

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if sufficient applications are received before the closing date.