Head of Careers

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College is an improving school. We are an ambitious, community-focused academy of just over 1400 students serving an area of social deprivation on the southern edge of Bradford and seven miles from Leeds. BBEC is popular locally and is rapidly becoming the school of choice for the community of Buttershaw; for the last four years we have been over-subscribed in Year 7. 

BBEC is an inclusive school, our school motto is ‘We all belong at BBEC’. We celebrate our differences and our similarities and do not tolerate discrimination of any type. We have a bold approach to inclusion and work so that all students and staff can bring their authentic selves to school.

All at BBEC are dedicated to raising the aspirations of our students and improving cultural capital through ambitious schemes of learning in all year groups and a varied offer of extra-curricular activities and opportunities. We run trips and visits to places in the UK and across the world, our students take place in a myriad of competitions and our CEIAG programme is exemplary. 

This exciting role offers great opportunities for the successful candidate and a chance to make a difference to some wonderful young people.

The successful candidate will also work alongside the Assistant Headteacher (Student Experience) to lead careers and enterprise provision across the school, fostering ambition and aspiration in our students to lead to their engagement in positive future pathways.

The successful candidate will have:

·        At least five GCSEs at level 4 or above or equivalent including maths and English

·        Knowledge of CEIAG requirements of schools and the Gatsby Benchmarks.

·        Experience delivering CEAIG experiences/trips/activities and knowledge of relevant safeguarding requirements.

·        A deep-felt desire to make a difference for young people.

We can offer you:

·        An environment in which all members of staff are valued and developed according to their own aspirations

·        Additional access to professional development both within school and through other local providers.

·        A supportive and ambitious Academy Trust which enables strong networking and career development.

To assist with your application, and give further background information on the post, we have enclosed a person specification and job description which can be found in the application pack.

If you would like to speak to someone about the vacancy, please contact Anna Krywyszyn at Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College on 01274 676285, or by email at anna.krywyszyn@bbec.bdat.academies.org

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 20 December 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 15 January 2025

Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and a prohibited list check.