The Hyndburn Academy
Personal Guidance Officer

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The Lancashire Cluster of United Learning Trust Schools
Accrington Academy, Marsden Heights Community College and The Hyndburn Academy are seeking to appoint a Personal Guidance Officer to provide impartial, personalised careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) to students, enabling them to make informed decisions about education, training and employment pathways. The postholder will support students to raise aspirations, develop skills and progress successfully into positive destinations.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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The postholder will:
- Deliver one-to-one career guidance
- Provide information on post-16 provision
- Deliver guidance sessions, workshops and presentations
- Support with careers events
- Maintain guidance records and actions plans
- Work closely with pastoral teams, SEND staff and external agencies
Key Performance Indicators within the role include:


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- 100% completion of targeted personal guidance interviews for year 11 students.
- Contribution towards achieving Gatsby Benchmark 8
Key Requirements:
- Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification (or willingness to work towards)
- The ability to inspire and motivate students
- A commitment to the personal and professional development of self and students
- Excellence communication and interpersonal skills
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