Careers Leader

The Role

Ref: SCH-PAT-0153

Required for September 2022

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust, comprising of eight schools, six primary schools and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Students are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Careers Leader to to support our two secondary schools within the Trust – The King's School and Carleton High School. The candidate will provide key information, advice and guidance to students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in order to help them make realistic and informed choices about future education, training and work.

This post is a 37 hours per week, permanent, term time plus two days contract, equating to 192 working days per annum.

The Trust can offer:

• Hard working and highly committed staff;
• A supportive Trust as your employer;
• Motivated, well behaved students.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• Has a passion for helping students thrive and meet their full potential;
• Has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students;
• Can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative;
• ·Has experience of delivering careers support from Year 7 to 11 with the proven ability to motivate, inspire and empower young peoples’ career choices;
• Has a working understanding of the full range of career opportunities for students, including apprenticeships, education, employment, training and student financ

To apply for this vacancy or view a job description please visit www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies.

Please click here to view the Trust strategic plan.

For more information or to discuss or arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 601701 or via email at admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.

Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 10am on Friday 10 June 2022. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 13^th June 2022.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

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