Careers Leader

Newstead Wood School is a high-achieving grammar school for girls with a mixed Sixth Form. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, organised and enthusiastic Careers Lead to take responsibility for the delivery of our school’s programme of careers, education, advice, information and guidance. The post holder will be responsible for shaping and developing our careers provision to ensure that the school meets the Gatsby Benchmarks.  

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, administration and interpersonal skills with a flexible and adaptable approach to meet the ever-changing needs of both students and the school. They will be able to work on their own initiative and as part of the wider team. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Word and Excel is essential; experience of using Arbor (our MIS) and of working within a similar role is desirable. You need to have the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines; to demonstrate a strong attention to detail, whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times.    

Our dedicated staff provide extensive support and guidance to our students, both academically and pastorally. Our students come to their lessons with high expectations and a desire for active and complex learning.   

To gain a full understanding of our school, its culture and ethos, please visit our website.    

Key responsibilities:   

• Lead the careers guidance provision at Newstead Wood School.  
• Plan the careers and work experience programme.   
• Brief and support teachers involved in careers guidance.  
• Monitor delivery of careers guidance across the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.   
• Manage small and large-scale career events, including our Careers Fair and Careers Week programme of events. 
• Manage the work experience programme for lower and upper school 
• Deliver impartial careers guidance to address the needs of each student. 
• Manage the provision of careers and labour market information.   
• Maintain, establish and develop links with further education colleges, apprenticeship providers, university technical colleges and universities, employers, alumni and other organisations. 

See job description for further details. 

Applicants will:  

• Have experience working in Careers 
• Have an interest in working with students in Years 7-13   
• Be highly efficient and organised   
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in a calm, professional manner   
• Be highly IT literate  

Newstead Wood is situated in Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley and has excellent rail links to both London Bridge and Victoria Stations.   

We are part of the United Learning group of schools which encompasses primary, secondary, allthrough, state and independent schools. All staff are enrolled into the PerkBox rewards scheme and have access to funded MA’s, Apprenticeships and high level CPD. We operate a thriving Talent  

Management programme and colleagues have the opportunity to work with and learn from colleagues across the group.    

The closing date for applications is Sunday 14th July

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as we may call candidates for interview at any time and close the advert early.   

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the on-line application form or apply via our website by e-mail to: recruitment@newsteadwood.co.uk

Newstead Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and requires enhanced DBS clearance as part of its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates as they are currently under-represented at our school.