Careers Advisor (Schools Team)

Fixed-Term until 31st August 2019 (may be option to become permanent).

Up to 14 hours per week.

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, engineering to media, GCSEs and A Levels to degree level courses.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our first inspection.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for individuals to deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance to local schools, with strong Career Professional Development backing. The post would suit professionals who are already involved in careers guidance with young people but want to increase their reach, whilst being a part of a growing team. The successful applicant will join an established and growing team of advisors to deliver careers services to one or more of our partner secondary schools in the West of England area, centred around Bristol.

SGS College is committed to partnership working and is a key member of the newly established West of England Careers Hub http://westofenglandlep.co.uk/news/new-careers-hub, one of only 20 in the country, ensuring our involvement in cutting-edge development of the Gatsby Benchmarks in the South West.

SGS Careers Services works with 18 secondary school partners as well as serving its own 4,000 16-18 years student cohort and a growing number of HE students.

Expected Interview Date: Friday 21st December 2018.

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Disclosure Certificate, Enhanced with Children’s Barred list check, as a requirement of the job.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.

NO AGENCIES.

Please apply via the link.