Full Time (36.25hrs per week) | Term Time| Fixed Term until 19th December 2025
Salary Scale point 19: £33,325 – Actual Salary £28,263
The Sixth Form Bolton are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Careers Adviser to cover a maternity leave post. The successful candidate will be guidance qualified, self-starter who is happy to use their own initiative in terms of planning events and activities that will support our students and help us to maintain the Gatsby Benchmarks. A large part of your role will be to provide one-to-one careers guidance to our cohort of students as they begin to explore their career aspirations and next steps after sixth form, whether that be university, apprenticeships or employment. To succeed in this role, you must have excellent organisational skills, the ability to communicate and inspire along with a genuine passion for supporting students.
We would like to hear from professionals who are passionate and enjoy encouraging and challenging students to achieve their personal goals and aspirations. Candidates should be able to take up post from 10th February 2025
With a collective focus on ensuring that every student achieves their personal best, the Sixth Form aims to create a culture and ethos which promotes initiative, curiosity, creativity, confidence and independence in all our learners, we believe that Sixth Form is about more than just achieving academic success.
If this is the sort of environment you thrive in and you have the skills and motivation to guide and support students to both fulfil and possibly exceed their personal goals, then we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant will be required to:
• Have experience of delivering group work
• Have experience of working within an education setting
• Have knowledge of all post-sixth form progression pathways, (including Higher Education and Degree Apprenticeships)
• Understand the UCAS admissions process
• Have knowledge of the degree apprenticeship recruitment process
We can offer you:
• Free Parking (currently fully subsidised)
• Complimentary hot beverages
• A modern friendly environment with excellent facilities
• Membership of an occupational pension scheme
• Wellbeing Days
• Structured professional development opportunities and involvement in regular college inset workshops
• Employee Assistance Programme
The College has an established programme of professional development and actively encourages individuals with the drive and enthusiasm to succeed in their chosen profession.
To apply, please complete the application form and email to recruitment@bolton-sfc.ac.uk
You should refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Please outline your skills, experience and personal qualities and how they relate to the requirements of the post. Please note that only applicants who meet the criteria of the person specification will be considered.
Careers and Employability Advisor-Job Description
Careers and Employability Advisor- Person Specification
Application Form- Support Staff
If you require any further information regarding this post, please contact recruitment@bolton-sfc.ac.uk.
Applicants meeting the shortlisting criteria will be contacted for an interview following receipt of their application.
The Sixth Form Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Sixth Form Bolton welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.
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