Careers Manager

Barton Peveril is a vibrant and innovative sixth form college and this is an exciting opportunity to lead our excellent Careers Department. The team includes an Aspire Programme Coordinator, Careers Advisers, a Work Experience Coordinator and Work Experience Administrator.

The ideal candidate is forward thinking, aware of the changing needs of the workplace and has the skills and experience to manage a high performing department. They must be keen to ensure that we fully prepare our students for the demands of the 21st century. The ability to work with young adults of all abilities is essential and the successful applicant must have excellent one-to-one guidance and group work skills. The candidate must be proactive in forging wide links with universities, professional associations and businesses.

The role requires strong IT skills and a familiarity with careers software would be an advantage. The ability to engage creatively with young people both in group interactions and in guidance interviews is essential.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and possess a Level 6 Diploma in Career Information and Advice.

The post would suit a leader who is keen to make a difference in the aspirations and achievements of our young people.

The College

OFSTED has judged Barton Peveril to be Outstanding across all four key judgements: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

You will be joining a college that achieves excellent student outcomes and is focused on continually exploring and reviewing the most effective teaching and learning strategies. We enjoy a long-established reputation for looking after our students and taking an interest in young people as we prepare them for a successful future through a broad education.

We are committed to investing in the continuous professional development and training of our staff and to their wellbeing. We know that, to a very large extent, it is because of the remarkable talent and dedication of our staff that Barton Peveril is now one of the largest and most successful sixth form colleges in the country.

Why work at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College?

Students and staff praise the friendly, lively and modern community in which we work. We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
• Commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities for staff
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Free on-site/off-site parking and bike sheds

For additional information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 10.00am on 23 September 2024.

Interviews are likely to follow on 30 September 2024.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

Barton Peveril College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Barton Peveril College is fully committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The College actively seeks to monitor, promote and encourage the active participation of all individuals and groups. It fully meets its commitments to equality and diversity legislation and strives to uphold the spirit as well as the letter of the law, celebrating the enrichment brought to the workforce and student population by differences in individuals and groups.