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Raising Aspirations and Careers Advisor
The Polesworth School
Raising Aspirations & Careers Advisor
Grade I (Points 22-25) – £30,743–£33,173 per annum 37 hours/week, term-time only (40 weeks, including exam results days in August) Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am–4:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am–3:30 pm
Join us to develop students’ futures within a compassionate, high-retention school—backed by an engaged and nurturing team.
About the Role
We are recruiting a Raising Aspirations & Careers Advisor (starting September 2026 or earlier). Top responsibilities include:
- Careers Education: Delivering Careers Education (Years 7–13)
- Impartial Guidance: Providing regulatory-compliant, impartial careers guidance
- Economic Awareness: Implementing Economic Awareness Education (Years 7–13)
- Work Experience: Designing, administering, and overseeing the school’s work experience programmes
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What We Offer
- Professional Development: Launched under ’Growing Great People’, our coaching-focused appraisals foster long-term growth.
- Positive Culture: Standardised by Ofsted: “Staff are proud to work here” and “there is a respectful, caring culture.”
- Induction: A structured and welcoming onboarding process.
What We’re Looking For
- A passionate, driven individual with:
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A desire to empower students and communities
- Experience in delivering careers guidance (relevant extrem)
Next Steps
- Questions? Contact: n.holland@thepolesworthschool.com
- Apply: Via The Polesworth School’s vacancies page
- Closing Date: Friday 10th July 2026 at 9:00 am
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About The Polytechnic: Part of The Community Academies Trust—a multi-academy trust dedicated to community-focused education with a holistic, transformational mission.
Commitments
All appointments must meet:
- Safeguarding Standards: Compliance with Community Academies Trust’s safeguarding policies and DBS checks.
- English Proficiency: Fluent spoken English required per Imigration Act 2016 (Part 7).
- Equality & Opportunity: Equal Opportunities Employment enforced.
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