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Buckingham, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, United Kingdom

Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 700 children across three campuses and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We strive for a holistic education at Akeley Wood and achieve this through the supportive environment and diverse breadth of learning and development within our School.

We look to recruit high calibre staff committed to achieving the highest standards and to actively take part in the school life.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Careers Advisor to join our fantastic team.

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries — in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East — serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, student-focused Careers Advisor to deliver high-quality, impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance across KS3, KS4 and Sixth Form. The role centres on helping students explore future pathways, make informed Post-16 and Post-18 decisions, and raise their aspirations. You will provide one-to-one and group guidance, prioritise support for vulnerable students, and offer advice on careers, education, training and employment routes. The role also involves coordinating key careers activities such as destination tracking, UCAS support, work experience, and careers events, as well as maintaining resources and ensuring compliance with CEIAG standards. Working collaboratively with staff, parents, employers and external organisations, you will play a key role in ensuring students receive the guidance and opportunities they need to progress confidently into their next steps.

We are seeking an empathetic, confident and well-organised professional with strong communication skills who can work independently, stay calm under pressure and build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. You will need strong administrative and IT skills, a good general education including GCSE English and Maths, and a Level 4 qualification in Careers Information and Advice (or equivalent), with willingness to progress to Level 6. You should have recent experience delivering high-quality careers guidance—both one-to-one and in groups—along with a good understanding of education, skills and labour-market trends. Experience in an educational setting, familiarity with careers tools and creative technologies, and higher-level qualifications or CDI registration are desirable.

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Aviva Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Access to My Staff Shop – £1,000’s of savings to be made across the year
• Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop
• 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Care First, our Employee Assistance Program
• Free school lunches
• A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.
• Professional Development

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 21st December 2025

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.