Description
Raising Aspirations & Careers Advisor
Grade I, points 22-25 (£30,743 - £33,173 per annum, actual salary)(pay award pending)
37 hours/week, term time only plus 2 weeks (41 weeks to include exam results days in August)
Monday – Thursday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm and Friday 8.00 am – 3.30 pm
Are you looking for your next challenge? Would you like to join a school where relationships are key and contribute to a caring
and nurturing environment where young people flourish under the guidance of a dedicated and professional team of staff?
The post-holder has considerable impact on the well-being of students within the school through: the provision of Careers
Education to students in Years 7-13; the provision of impartial and independent careers guidance for students as required by
government regulation; the provision of Economic Awareness Education to students in Years 7-13; the design and
administration and responsibility for the school’s programme of Work Experience.
What we offer:
We have a great deal of experience in the further development of our staff. Our appraisal approach is one of coaching under
the banner of ‘Growing Great People’. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with an excellent induction
programme. We pride ourselves on our relationships across our school community – ‘Staff are proud to work at Polesworth
and staff retention is high’ (Ofsted, 2023). ‘There is a respectful and caring culture across the school’ (Ofsted, 2023).
What you offer:
We are seeking a passionate and driven individual with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a
difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities.
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact us via e-mail, n.holland@thepolesworthschool.com.
Applications are via the link on our website at www.thepolesworthschool.com/vacancies
The Polesworth School is part of The Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of
transforming schools in community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.
Closing date for applications is: 9.00 am on Friday 2nd October 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 5th October 2026.
The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at:
https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.
Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our
safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a
willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values. The
role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential
requirement for this role.
Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6
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