Careers Co-ordinator and Advisor

Grade:                          5 or 6 - dependant on experience and qualifications

Responsible to:          Assistant Headteacher - Careers

Closing date:              31/05/2026

Interview date:          05/06/2026

Start date:                  ASAP

Hours of work:          22.5 hours per week

                                    Term Time Only plus 2 days (GCSE & A Level Results Day)

Salary:                        Hourly Rate: £14.59 - £16.08

                                    FTE Salary - £28,142 - £31,022

                                   Actual Salary - £14,900 - £16,425

Or (dependant on experience & qualifications)

                                   Hourly Rate: £16.35 - £17.47

                                   FTE Salary: £31,537 - £33,699

                                  Actual Salary: £16,697 - £17,842

Are you passionate about shaping the futures of young people? We are seeking a dedicated and organized Careers Co-ordinator and Advisor to lead our careers provision and ensure our students are equipped for the world of work.

In this pivotal role, you will co-ordinator careers events across the school, supporting the Careers Leader in achieving the eight Gatsby Benchmarks. You will be the face of impartial careers advice, providing students with the roadmap they need to achieve their ambitions.

Writhlington School is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership and located on a large modern campus that benefits from exceptional media facilities, a 400-seat theatre and a Community Sports Centre. The school is committed to supporting staff in their professional development and working collaboratively to drive towards the goal of consistently refining pedagogy and practice with a pupil centred mindset. New staff ideas are encouraged and there are a range of opportunities to lead and to contribute to its wide range of extracurricular activities.

There are exceptional sports facilities and opportunities, a large Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme and international trips to Iceland, France, USA, Belgium and Austria. We also have a world famous Orchid Project and extensive performing arts opportunities to name but a few of the opportunities available to staff and students.

Benefits include access to a local government pension scheme, a sick pay scheme, salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline.

Writhlington School, Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, Bath BA3 3NQ