Careers Advisor

Job Overview

Careers Advisor Salary: LBR6, Point 18–20. Job Type: Term time + 1 Week Permanent. Apply by:
Friday 23rd January 2026 at 9am.

Oaks Park High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Careers Advisor. As a pivotal member of our school community, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our students by supporting the implementation of the School’s careers plan in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks.

• Conduct one‑to‑one and small group interviews with students to explore and discuss their career and education aspirations чақ; provide tailored advice.
• Research career options and support organisations to ensure students are aware of suitable routes; help them to identify and consider various choices.
• Identify skills gaps and collaborate with the Employability Skills Coordinator to create plans for skill enhancement. Promote the Skills Builder initiative to staff, students and parents.
• Develop and implement action plans for employment, education and training; support students in achieving their goals and provide follow‑up to keep them focused.
• Monitor students’ learning needs, supporting their educational progress and future career routes; offer targeted provision and support to students with special educational needs.
• Manage the careers library, ensuring resources are up to date; advise on CVs, applications, job hunting and interview techniques.
• Lead the promotion of the interactive careers Google site, apprenticeship programme and Post‑16/19 independent training providers; build links with external providers, training institutions, businesses and employers.
• Support careers events and maintain the Compass+ tracker to meet Benchmark 3; propose and monitor school trips and activities linked to careers and employability skills.
• Manage the school’s provider access form in compliance with policies; assist the careers team in obtaining external awards, such as the Quality in Careers Standard.

• Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development or equivalent.
• Experience providing career advice to students.
• Familiarity with Bromcom and Compass+ systems.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Oversubscribed 11‑18 mixed comprehensive school with over 400 students in the Sixth Form and excellent modern facilities.
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Strong vision of success supported by an excellent continuing professional development programme for all staff.
• Medical and well‑being support for all staff (at no cost).
• Ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child‑centred philosophy at the heart of everything we do.
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• Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and purposeful learning environment.
• Committed to the very highest standards of student care and achievement; seeking outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success.

The school is centrally located in the London Borough of პარტ. There are excellent transport links to central and outer London;
Newbury Park station (Zone 4 on the Scouts Line) is only a four‑minute walk away.

Completed applications should be sent to headteachers by 9.00 AM on Friday 23rd January 2026.