Excel Learning Trust is looking to recruit a Careers Advisor to support our students at both Millthorpe School and York High School in making well-informed and aspirational decisions about their future education and career pathways. You will develop close links with our Career Leads to arrange careers events, assemblies and bespoke support for individual students.
This role is integral to the future success of our students and the successful candidate will be absolutely committed to making a difference and improving the life chances of our students. You will have a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance and Development or an equivalent/higher qualification, knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks, excellent administration skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge young people.
Days and working hours for this role will be discussed with shortlisted candidates at interview.
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.
The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.
About this role
- Careers Advisor
- Millthorpe School and York High School
- Permanent
- 18 hours per week (1 day at York High School (7 hours) and 1.5 days at Millthorpe School (11 hours))
- Term time plus one week
- Grade 6, Level 1-4 (£27,513 to £30,015 per annum) reduced pro rata (Actual Salary £11,793.98 to £12,866.51)
- Closing date: midnight on Tuesday 13 May 2025
- Interview date: week commencing 19 May 2025
- Start Date: 1 September 2025
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
How to apply
Further details about the schools are available on their websites – Millthorpe School and York High School
A job description and person specification for the role are available here.
Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Mr Gavin Kumar, Principal.
To apply please download the application form here.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.