Careers Lead

Job title: Careers Lead

Location: Barnsley Academy, Farm Road, Kendray Barnsley, S70 3DL

Starting salary: £34,650 gross per annum pro rata (actual of £32,198 gross per annum)

Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 42 working weeks, although flexible working will practice will be considered.

Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a determined, ambitious and inspiring Careers Lead to work at Barnsley Academy. We believe that education has the power to transform lives and careers education plays a fundamental role in that.

The successful candidate must be knowledgeable, oversee the careers education programme across all Key Stages, deliver one to one career advice to students, organise speakers from a range of Post-16 providers, develop partnerships with employers and organise visits to universities.

We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about transforming the life chances of young people. This is an exciting time to join our school as we continue our journey from good to great.

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
•  Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
•  A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
•  A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy, across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we are dedicated to providing students and staff with every opportunity to reach their full potential and succeed with our support.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

In return, we are looking for someone who is:

• Aligned to our mission and values.
• Suitably qualified and passionate about careers education.
• An excellent communicator and can inspire our students to be the best.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or arrange a visit to the schools, please email hrgroup@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Barnsley Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight on the 06 October 2024. Interviews will take place soon after.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.