About the role
The Bishop’s Stortford High School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, conscientious and organized person to join our school as a Post 18 Guidance coordinator on a part-time basis, 17 hours per week. You will be an individual who enjoys working with students. You will develop and implement a holistic support programme for students applying to university, apprenticeships, and other routes. You will lead the UCAS application process, working closely with the Sixth Form management team. You will collaborate with subject departments to support students with UCAS references, applications, and managing deadlines. You will host external speakers at assemblies to inform students about careers and futures. You will be expected to stay up to date with entry requirements, university courses, and career trends, ensuring that Sixth Form tutors are well informed.
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience working in careers guidance, progression support or university admissions
- A track record of successfully building employer networks and industry partnerships
- Strong knowledge of UCAS applications, university admissions and alternative progression routes, including apprenticeships, supported internships and employment pathways
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to work under pressure and work to tight deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail
- A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- An individual who works well with staff and students alike
What we can offer you:
Professionally:
- A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new working environment
- A busy department situated in the heart of the Sixth Form.
- Staff training days to support staff CPD
- A highly visible Senior Leadership Team
- A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students
Personally:
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic
- Free school lunch every day
- Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee
- Free on-site secure parking for every employee
- 20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)
- Annual Flu jabs (free)
- Opportunities to get involved with school events: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc
- Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite
- Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts, musicals, shows recitals and other entertainment held at school.
- Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc
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