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Waverley Education Foundation Trust
Waverley Studio College
470 Belchers Lane
Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B9 5SX
Careers Support Officer
Salary Grade: 3
Working Time: Term time + Two weeks
Salary: £28,153 - £34,811 Pro rata
Approx. Actual: £25,954
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Waverley Education Foundation (WEF) is a Multi Academy Trust, which operates both Waverley School and Waverley Studio College. WEF has over 1900 pupils on roll across the trust. It develops, brokers, and delivers a range of services which support learning and leadership & management and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Waverley Studio College opened in September 2013 and caters for students at key stages 4 and 5. With up to 75 students in each cohort, the college has provision for up to 300 students.
Our core values of Humanity, Equality, Aspiration, and Respect support our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do.
“Pupils have a strong understanding of diversity, respect, and tolerance, including for different family lifestyles” – Ofsted 2021
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and organised individual to join our team as a Career Support Officer and help support the College’s Careers Education programme. This is an exciting time to join Waverley Studio College as we continue to strengthen our careers provision and develop meaningful opportunities that prepare students for their future pathways.
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Responsibilities
To provide efficient administrative support for the college’s careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG) programme, helping the college meet the DfE statutory careers guidance (updated for September 2026), the Gatsby Benchmarks, and the provider access legislation. The post holder keeps accurate records, arranges careers activities and work experience, and helps make sure every student has the encounters and guidance they are entitled to. All applicants must be able to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers, and external agencies as required. All applicants must also have the relevant qualifications and A* - C GCSE in English or equivalent.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
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Requirements
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to further their experience and contribute to the positive achievement of our children. The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the school application form will be accepted.
Waverley Education Foundation is committed to the protection and safety of its students. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.
How to Apply
For an application pack, please visit our website: www.thewef.org.uk
We welcome informal visits to the school.
Closing date: 20 October 2026 at 10.00am
Completed applications should be sent to Applications@waverley.bham.sch.uk. Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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