Careers Advisor in Falmer

Career AdvisorLocation: Brighton and HoveWorking Pattern: Full-TimeSalary: £23,914 - £28,405 Pro RataContract Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: Sunday, 30th June 2024Interview Date: 9th July 2024About UsThe academy opened in September 2010, and a year later moved into its brand-new building, equipped with new sports, entrepreneurship and IT facilities, and a dedicated sixth form area.

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is in the unique position of having two higher-education establishments, Sussex and Brighton Universities, in its immediate proximity.

This enables the academy to work closely with them, share their expertise, access their resources and give students a taste of Higher Education.

About the roleAn opportunity has arisen to join the Aldridge Education team as a Level 6 qualified Careers Advisor. 

We are looking for self-motivated, innovative, careers advisor to work in Brighton.

Our aim is to ensure all our pupils have access to high quality careers guidance and activities, across their time in an Aldridge school. 

This role will require travelling between schools in the local area.

As a member of Aldridge Education staff, you will be a key member of the Personal Development team in school, and contribute to the ongoing development of careers. 

This is a pivotal role, guiding young people in making successful, aspirational plans for their next steps.

The role will involve arranging, conducting, and recording careers meetings, across all age groups, alongside supporting the Careers Leader with other careers related activities as required to support the strategic careers plan.

You will lead on 1-2-1 careers meetings, but also group work with younger students, and some work supporting parents/careers. 

Where schools have sixth form provision, we would anticipate you working alongside our sixth form teams to ensure pupils are ready for their next steps with university, apprenticeships, or employment. 

There will be careers events both in person and virtually, and you may be required to support with these.

As this is a new position, we are keen to hear from individuals able to bring their own ideas to the role, enabling them to make a positive contribution to the career’s education of all of our pupils.  

The role is term time only, with negotiation around additional weeks/full time for candidates able to offer additional careers related services to schools.

BenefitsKey benefits of working for our client:Cycle to Work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible working opportunitiesFree on-site parkingGenerous annual leave allowance which increases after 5 years' serviceOpportunity to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension SchemeRefer a Friend schemeOperating NormsWe believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.

Our agreed operating norms are as follows:We are Aldridge EducationThe standard is excellenceWe champion equalityWe’re in the work togetherWe behave with integrityWe lead by exampleWe use time wellCompleting the applicationOn clicking apply, you will be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Candidates will need to create an account and are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form.

Please also address the mission alignment and capacity to meet the requirements of the Essential and Desirable criteria of the Person Specification and Job Description.

CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.

They may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised.

The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date.

The advert may be closed at any time