Careers Lead

Careers Leader

Grade: Scale 6 (Actual salary: up to £29,601 P/A)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Term Time Only

Start date: ASAP

About Us

St Paul's has 1200 students aged 11-16 and is a diverse community centred on the charism of St Paul as a missionary, seeker of truth and a champion of justice. St Paul's Academy seeks to serve young people from both the Catholic and the local community, welcoming all those who embrace its values and share its quest for excellence:

• To provide opportunities for young people to develop the knowledge, skills and wisdom necessary for effective learning.


• To enable learners to develop their intellectual, social, moral, spiritual and physical potential to the full in order to become proactive members of both the local and wider community.


• To increase aspirations by exploiting educational innovations and opportunities in the best interests.


Careers Leader: We are looking for a committed and effective practitioner who has:

• Experience of working in a school or similar environment and of careers education and guidance


• Knowledge of external agencies to support careers education


• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills


• The ability to liaise effectively with parents, carers, teachers and external agencies as well as our students


For more information about our fantastic school please visit our website https://www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk/ and if If you would like to see a little more of life at St Paul's Academy, please look at the website and our school film, the link for which is here: https://www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk/school-video/

What we can offer:

• Collaborative work environment in a school with a strong community ethos.


• Professional growth and development opportunities


• We are embarking on a two year project with SSAT on AFL leadership and classroom practice


• Free Private healthcare benefits


• Free professional subscription to The Key and The National College


• Supportive senior leadership team


• Free use of the academy's well-equipped gym facilities


• On-site parking (subject to availability)


• The Elizabeth Line is on our doorstep, giving both flexibility in travel and access to a wealth of places across London, Heathrow, Reading, Slough, Kent and the South East.


St Paul's Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; it expects all members of staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Equalities: All candidates must o be able to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Equalities and to be able to carry out duties in accordance with the Council's Equalities Policy.

Closing Date: 21st May 2024

Interviews: 22nd May 2024

Applicants should complete the TES application first, once shortlisted you will need to complete the full CES application form which can be obtained at any time from Lisa Way HR Officer at recruitment@stpauls.greenwich.sch.uk or calling her on Ext: 122.

Careers Leader: We are looking for a committed and effective practitioner who has:

• Experience of working in a school or similar environment and of careers education and guidance


• Knowledge of external agencies to support careers education


• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills


• The ability to liaise effectively with parents, carers, teachers and external agencies as well as our students
  
  St Paul's has 1200 students aged 11-16 and is a diverse community centred on the charism of St Paul as a missionary, seeker of truth and a champion of justice. St Paul's Academy seeks to serve young people from both the Catholic and the local community, welcoming all those who embrace its values and share its quest for excellence:


• To provide opportunities for young people to develop the knowledge, skills and wisdom necessary for effective learning.


• To enable learners to develop their intellectual, social, moral, spiritual and physical potential to the full in order to become proactive members of both the local and wider community.


• To increase aspirations by exploiting educational innovations and opportunities in the best interests.
  
  Collaborative work environment in a school with a strong community ethos.


• Professional growth and development opportunities


• We are embarking on a two year project with SSAT on AFL leadership and classroom practice


• Free Private healthcare benefits


• Free professional subscription to The Key and The National College


• Supportive senior leadership team


• Free use of the academy's well-equipped gym facilities


• On-site parking (subject to availability)


• The Elizabeth Line is on our doorstep, giving both flexibility in travel and access to a wealth of places across London, Heathrow, Reading, Slough, Kent and the South East.


St Paul's Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; it expects all members of staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Equalities: All candidates must o be able to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Equalities and to be able to carry out duties in accordance with the Council's Equalities Policy.