Careers Advisor
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Sunderland -
Salary:
Grade G, SCP 19 - 23 (£32,061 - £34,434 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only plus 8 Days (39.6 Weeks per Year) -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
5th Jul 2026
Location: St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form, Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF
Salary: Grade G, SCP 19 – 23 (£32,061 – £34,434 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Permanent Contract, Term Time Only plus 8 Days (39.6 Weeks per Year)
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.
We are seeking a suitably qualified Careers Advisor to join our growing team. The successful candidate will lead, develop and deliver a comprehensive, high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme that supports students in making informed decisions about their future pathways, including further education, apprenticeships and employment.
The successful candidate will uphold our Trust values, support a positive and inclusive school culture, and contribute to the overall efficiency of our school.
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website, http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Closing Date: 5th July 2026
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
