Careers Advisor and Higher Education Champion (The Turing School)
Job introduction
Hours of work: 37 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Friday 13 October 2023
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
The Turning School
Larkspur Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 8EJ
Phone: 01323 465700
Email: tts-office@swale.at
Website: www.theturningschool.org.uk
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
About the role
- School: The Eastbourne Academy
- £24,630- £26,065 Pro Rata (£28,509 - £30,170) (SAT E)
- Additional Salary Enhancement
- Term Time Plus 5 Staff Development Days
- 37 hours per week
This role will require:
- To work closely with the National collaborative outreach programme (NCOP) to increase the proportion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter Higher Education or other higher level educational qualifications across 2 Swale Academy Trust schools
- To provide impartial careers and education guidance to students and parents, ensuring that the academy provides an effective careers programme that is up to date, dynamic and engaging for young people, including work experience.
- To ensure the successful transition of students between KS4 and KS5, including the options process at the academy.
To support to the Assistant Headteacher Personal Development and Careers Lead in the planning, delivery and evaluation of a wide range of Careers activities across the school.
Applications should be made using the SAT Application Form and once completed this should be sent to the school directly at gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at. We are unable to accept applications that do not include the completed application form.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack. Details are also available to download from our website www.theturingschool.org.uk
If you are interested in this post, please contact Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager for an informal discussion. gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at and 01323 465700
Completed applications should be sent to Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager, gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at or by post to The Turing School, Larkspur Dr, Eastbourne BN23 8EJ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: 16th October 2023
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Additional information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).
For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.