Careers Advisor

Career Advisor Location: Brighton and Hove Working Pattern: Full-Time Salary: SCP 21 – 26: FTE - £30, 825 - £34,843 (52-week salary), £26,513 - £29,969.67 Pro Rata (Term Time Only Salary) Contract Type: Permanent Interview Date: 25th October 2024 About BACA The Academy opened in September 2010, and a year later moved into its brand-new building, equipped with new sports, entrepreneurship and IT facilities, and a dedicated sixth form area. BACA is in the unique position of having two higher-education establishments, Sussex and Brighton Universities, in its immediate proximity. This enables the Academy to work closely with them, share their expertise, access their resources and give students a taste of Higher Education. About PACA Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is an 11-16 state funded Academy. PACA is part of the Aldridge Multi-Academy Trust. As a group of schools we are collectively committed to developing all members of staff through our whole school coaching programme.  About the role An opportunity has arisen to join the Aldridge Education as a Level 6 qualified Careers Advisor. The successful candidate will hold this qualification or be willing to undertake it (this will be funded by the trust). We are looking for self-motivated, innovative, Careers Advisor to work in Brighton. Our aim is to ensure all pupils have access to high-quality careers guidance and activities, across their time in an Aldridge School. This role will require travelling between schools in the local area. As a member of Aldridge Eduation staff, you will be a key member of the Personal Development team in the school and contribute to the ongoing development of careers. This is a pivotal role, guiding young people in making successful, aspirational plans for their next steps. The role will involve arranging, conducting, and recording careers meetings, across all age groups, alongside supporting the Careers Leader with other careers related activities as required to support the strategic careers plan. You will lead on 1-2-1 careers meetings, but also group work with younger students, and some work supporting parents/careers. Where schools have sixth form provision, we would anticipate you working alongside our sixth form teams to ensure pupils are ready for their next steps with university, apprenticeships, or employment. There will be careers events both in person and virtually, and you may be required to support with these. As this is a new position, we are keen to hear from individuals able to bring their own ideas to the role, enabling them to make a positive contribution to the career’s education of all of our pupils.   There is the option for the role to be term time only or 52-week depending on the successful candidate’s preference. The term time only salary aligns with the pro-rata figure whereas the 52-week salary aligns with the FTE figure. Benefits Key benefits of working for Aldridge Education: Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working opportunities Free on-site parking Generous annual leave allowance which increases after 5 years' service Opportunity to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme Refer a Friend scheme Operating Norms We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance. Our agreed operating norms are as follows: We are Aldridge Education The standard is excellence We champion equality We’re in the work together We behave with integrity We lead by example We use time well Completing the application On clicking apply, you will be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates will need to create an account and are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form. Please also address the mission alignment and capacity to meet the requirements of the Essential and Desirable criteria of the Person Specification and Job Description. CVs are not accepted as part of the application process. We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time