Careers, Information & Guidance Advisor

Careers, Information & Guidance Advisor

Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre Bordesley Multi Academy Trust, Redditch

Salary: Scale 6 (pts 18–22)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only + 5 days

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

Trinity High School is a very special learning community. Our HEART values of Happiness, Excellence, Ambition, Respect and Tolerance underpin our day to day work and visitors are always impressed by the warm, friendly and highly positive relationships that exist between staff and students. We are a friendly and caring community where students are encouraged to aim high, embrace challenge and develop resilience so that they can realise their talents and create their futures.

Our school motto, Excellence for All, encapsulates our vision for all students in our care. Our motto reflects both ambition and inclusivity and allows students to prosper because we have high expectations of their academic progress as well as their personal development. As they move through the school they grow into confident, articulate young adults who contribute selflessly to their families and their local communities.

Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Careers, Information & Guidance Advisor to join our committed team. This is a key role supporting students from Years 9 to 13 as they explore future pathways, develop employability skills, and make informed decisions about their next steps.

You will deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance through one‑to‑one support, group sessions, workshops, and contributions to the tutorial programme. Working closely with curriculum areas, external agencies, colleges and employers, you will help shape a careers provision that raises aspirations and supports all students to achieve positive outcomes.

This role also includes coordinating college applications, supporting NEET students with continued progression routes, and contributing to the development of high‑quality learning materials and careers events.

Key responsibilities

• Provide impartial careers information, advice and guidance to students

• To develop and deliver presentations and group learning through seminars, workshops and contribution to the tutorial programme in student career development from years 9 to 13

• To work with staff in local colleges and external agencies to organise and implement events which support the career development, progression and employability skills of students at the school

• To be a key contact for students college application forms and ensure all are completed (including ensuring a continued career path for our NEED students)

• To share in the corporate responsibility for the education and well-being of all students at the school

• To develop links with middle schools potentially providing a negotiated service for CIAG.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Level 6 Qualification in Career Guidance and Development (or equivalent)

• Experience working with young people in an education setting

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to motivate and build positive relationships with students

• A flexible, ethical and student‑centred approach

• Confidence working independently and managing a caseload

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively

• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

Working hours

Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:00

Friday: 08:00–15:30

(30‑minute unpaid lunch break)

Why join Trinity High School?

You will join a school where high expectations are matched by strong support, where relationships matter and where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued. We are proud of our inclusive and ambitious culture, our commitment to professional growth and our belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally. Staff benefit from high quality CPD, instructional coaching and clear career development opportunities, with pathways for progression and leadership at every stage of the profession.

Benefits of joining the school

• Joining a strong and dynamic team of professionals

• Work in a school with high aspirations for all its students and staff

• Be provided with excellent career opportunities

• Benefits including; Employee Assistance Programme, Work Perks, Bike to Work Scheme, discounted local Gym Membership, Will Writing Service and free Financial Advice.

How to apply

• Applications must be submitted via TES.

• CVs are not accepted.

• Please ensure the application form is completed in full, including:

  All employment history with gaps explained

  Full reference details

  Full education and qualifications

Incomplete application forms may not be considered.

Closing date: 23rd October 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.

ℹ️ For more information on this post, please refer to the attached candidate information pack.

NOTES:

CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Trinity High School is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Trinity High School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff to share and promote this commitment.