Careers Educational Lead - TPAT

About The Role:

TPAT is seeking to appoint a Careers Lead for KS2- KS5. Expressions of interest are invited from senior leaders with experience of leading careers education, information, advice and guidance. Applicants must have track record of successful leadership of careers education provision and experience of line managing careers advisors. In addition, applicants need knowledge and expertise in using online Careers resources including Compass+.

1. A strong track record of effective leadership to secure improvement
2. Strong subject knowledge of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance
3. A strong understanding of the Careers Education curriculum in at least two Key Stages.
4. Line management experience
5. Commitment to ensuring inclusion and success for all, especially disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils.  
6. Leadership skills to foster collaboration, collective decision making and team-work 
7. High standards of professionalism in all aspects of their work 

This is a part time role (25 days per year), to be worked alongside existing school leadership responsibilities. Applicants must ensure they have their Headteachers support prior to expressing an interest. 

Key aspects of the role are:  

1. Coordinate and Chair at least 5 meetings of a Careers network during the year, either online or in- person.  These meetings typically take place in October, December, January, March and July. Ensure key actions from these meetings are shared with school leaders and school improvement team.
2. Develop and implement a Careers Education strategy for TPAT schools, aligned with the TPAT Quality of Education strategies for Curriculum and Pedagogy and national requirements including the Gatsby benchmarks.
3. Provide expert advice for school improvement team, school leaders and colleagues leading Careers provision in schools. Ensure that school career programmes align with the TPAT Careers Strategy and secure positive outcomes for pupils including at key transition points.
4. Line manage TPAT Careers Advisor providing appropriate supervision and support to ensure effectiveness.
5. Share national best practice with the Trust and schools, ensuring own knowledge is accurate and up to date through attending appropriate training, conferences and national networks.
6. Provide appropriate policies, procedures and protocols for schools which reflect best practice. Monitor their implementation to ensure equity of access to high quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and guidance for all pupils in the Trust.
7. Exploit the Trust intranet, social media and other communication methods and platforms to promote the importance and successes of TPAT Careers Education provision.

About You:

You will have a good comprehensive knowledge of the current careers education landscape, including legislation, guidance and best practices in the UK.  The successful candidate will have up-to-date knowledge of further and higher education pathways, vocational training options and the labour market alongside understanding of the Gatsby Benchmarks and their application within a school or college setting.  A good knowledge of relevant online careers resources and platforms would be beneficial to the role.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and engage with students. 

Your personal qualities should be:

·       A genuine passion for supporting young people in their career development

·       A proactive and self-motivated approach

·       Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in careers guidance

·       A positive and enthusiastic attitude

·       Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality

·       Resilience and the ability to adapt to change

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here. 

How to Apply and Further Info:

The closing date for receiving applications is Sunday 18th May 2025 11.59pm

If you wish to express an interest in this role, please contact the Talent Team on recruitment@tpacademytrust.org

Interviews to be held on w/c 19th May 2025 

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.