Careers & Business Engagement Lead

The Westgate School is committed to nurturing students in an aspirational environment through relevant engaging, active learning experiences where students develop the skills and knowledge to become #equippedforlife.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Career and Business Engagement Leader to join our team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the school's careers education initiatives, fostering meaningful relationships, and preparing our students for successful transitions into further education and the professional world.

As part of this role you will be required to develop and implement a statutory and enriched Careers Education, Information, and Guidance (CEIAG) program, ensuring compliance with Gatsby Benchmarks and the Baker Clause within the Personal Development Curriculum. You will be expected to collaborate with colleagues to support the delivery of careers education for all year groups, promoting cross-curricular learning and student leadership opportunities.

Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme available and Health Care Cash Plan included.
• Holiday pay included in all salaries.
• We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
• The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
• All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance.
• Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and past employer checks.
• We are an equal opportunities employer.
• You will only be contacted if you are successful in our shortlisting process.

Required as soon as possible

37 hours a week – 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 3.30pm finish on a Friday

Term time only plus 2 INSET days plus 2 set days in August to assist students on GCSE and A Level results days.

38.8 weeks Level 6 point 24 – Actual salary £29,018 (FTE £34,064)