Careers Coordinator

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Sixth Form Careers & Guidance Support Officer to join a supportive secondary school in Tower Hamlets. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated careers professional to play a key role in supporting students as they prepare for their next steps beyond sixth form

About the role

• Provide careers guidance and support to sixth form students

• Support students with progression pathways including university, apprenticeships, employment and further training

• Deliver 1:1 and group careers guidance sessions

• Assist students with applications, personal statements, CVs and interview preparation

• Develop and maintain links with universities, employers and external organisations

• Support careers events, workshops and enrichment activities

• Track student destinations and progression outcomes

• Work collaboratively with the wider careers and pastoral teams

About the school

With a diverse and vibrant student community, the school places a strong emphasis on inclusion, opportunity and ensuring every student has access to the guidance and support needed to make informed decisions about their next steps.

The sixth form provision is dedicated to helping students progress into university, apprenticeships, employment and further training, with a strong focus on careers education, enrichment and developing essential skills for life beyond school.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Careers Coordinator you will:

• Experience working within careers education, sixth form, secondary education or a similar setting
• Strong knowledge of the Gatsby Benchmarks
• Understanding of the CDI Framework
• Knowledge of current DfE statutory guidance for Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people
• A passion for supporting students to achieve their ambitions

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable career experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].