Careers Advisor

Careers Advisor 

Scale 4/5 £5,249 – £5,671 (actual term time salary)

1 day per week 8.30 – 4.00pm

Term Time + inset Days, 5 Parents evening and 2 days in summer holidays

Are you passionate about providing careers opportunities and education for young people? Davenant Foundation School is seeking a proactive and dedicated Level 6 trained Careers Advisor to join our hard-working and forward-thinking Careers team.

About the Role:
As Careers Advisor, you will support the Careers Leader and work alongside the Career Progression & Work Experience Co-Ordinator in organising and delivering Careers Guidance Interviews. You will play a vital role in providing enriching Careers opportunities in our thriving secondary school, set in a vibrant community with 1,200 pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a diplomatic and confidential approach.

• Is highly organised, efficient, and able to work well in a team.

• Is committed to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

• Shares our commitment to the school’s ethos and values, showing respect for young people and all members of our community.

• Is able to manage changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Further details of the post and the school along with application forms are available from the school website. Letters of application, along with an application form, should be submitted to the human resources team via View email address on tes.com by the closing date Friday 9th October 2026.

Davenant Foundation School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Davenant Foundation School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.