Careers Lead

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Careers Lead to lead and develop high-quality, personalised careers guidance within our small and supportive school community.

This is a key strategic and delivery role, supporting pupils to make informed choices at important transition points and preparing them for future education, training and employment.

The successful candidate will oversee the school’s Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) provision, ensuring it is well planned, compliant with statutory guidance and proportionate to the size and needs of the School.

Working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff and external partners, the Careers Lead will deliver a personalised careers programme, provide one-to-one guidance for pupils in Key Stages 4 and 5, and organise careers-related events, employer engagement and work experience opportunities.

The role also includes responsibility for monitoring impact, tracking destinations and supporting staff development in relation to careers guidance.

This post is offered on a part-time basis (20 hours per fortnight, (0.33 FTE)) and is a non-teaching position. Working hours and days are flexible and can be arranged to fit around other professional or personal commitments, while meeting the needs of the role and the School calendar.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form and submit as a pdf document, with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 (pdf), outlining your reasons for applying and why you will be a good fit for our school community.

Your application should be addressed for the attention of the Headmistress and sent by email to: headmistress@durhamhighschool.com

Closing date for applications: Friday 23 January, 9.00am

Interviews will be held week commencing 26 January.