Head of Careers

Head of Careers

37 hours per week, term time only

At Leighton Park School, we believe education is about far more than examination results. It is about preparing young people to lead purposeful, fulfilling lives and equipping them with the confidence, character and skills to make a positive difference in the world.

We are seeking an inspiring, innovative and well-connected Head of Careers to lead and develop our ambitious Careers and Futures Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future aspirations of our students, helping them discover pathways that reflect their talents, values and ambitions.

The successful candidate will lead a progressive programme of careers education from Year 7 to Sixth Form, ensuring every student benefits from meaningful encounters with employers, universities, entrepreneurs and professionals across a diverse range of industries. Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, alumni and external partners, you will create opportunities that broaden horizons, develop employability skills and prepare students for success beyond Leighton Park.

This is a strategic and outward-facing role. You will oversee university and apprenticeship guidance, coordinate work experience and careers events, develop our exceptional alumni network, and ensure our Futures Programme continues to meet and exceed the Gatsby Benchmarks. You will also play a key role in supporting students through university applications, apprenticeships, overseas study and other exciting post-18 pathways.

Whether your background is in careers education, higher education, industry or schools, you will bring energy, vision and a commitment to providing exceptional guidance and opportunities for every student.

To apply, please complete the attached application form, or complete the online form on our  recruitment website , and email it to  View email address on tes.com . If you require further information, please call HR on View phone number on tes.com.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews held, on a rolling basis; therefore, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo all relevant pre-employment checks appropriate to the post, including an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information.

Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.