Head of Careers

Head of Careers (GDST Support Staff Grade
4)

Full time, term time only (plus 10 days in the holidays).

Start date:

August 2026.

Salary range: £30,723-£40,989 (£25,325 - £33,788 pro rata).

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head of Careers to lead the delivery of our careers education, information, advice and guidance programme for pupils from Year 7 through to Year 13. The Head of Careers will also help to organise an age‑appropriate careers programme in the Prep School.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring our school is compliant with the Gatsby Benchmarks, empowering girls to make informed choices about their future careers and higher education pathways. You will support the Year 9 and Year 11 options process and will oversee the Year 10 and Year 11 work experience programmes. You will also lead the UCAS application process.

This role is vital in an environment where we are ambitious for every student and focus on developing confident, resilient and aspirational young women.

• Lead and deliver the careers education programme for pupils from Year 7 to Year 13.
• Organise an age‑appropriate careers programme in the Prep School.
• Support the Year 9 and Year 11 options process.
• Oversee the Year 10 and Year 11 work experience programmes.
• Lead the UCAS application process.
• Ensure compliance with the Gatsby Benchmarks and deliver the school's careers strategy.
• Collaborate with teachers and external partners to promote career awareness and pathways.

• Self‑motivated, proactive and possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in advising young people on career options.
• Sound understanding of current developments in careers education, labour market trends and university admissions.
• Experience in leading a careers programme in an independent girls’ school is an advantage.

• Competitive salaries
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes (up to 12% employer contribution)
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• A free hot lunch during term time
• Free access to our first‑class Fitness Suite and swimming pool
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Closing date: 12 noon, 10 February 2026.

Interviews: week commencing 23 February 2026.