Careers Coordinator

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic Ofsted rated 'good' school where all can thrive and staff are highly valued. We wish to appoint a Careers Coordinator to provide high quality, personalised guidance to our students. The role will involve working closely with the Careers Lead to ensure delivery of the careers programme across all year groups. You will support our Higher Education programme, providing high quality information, advice and guidance. St Ignatius College is:

• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the academic, spiritual and personal development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where staff are developed ''through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support" and where leaders are ''without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement''
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
The successful candidate will:
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude
• Capacity and enthusiasm for hard work
• Ability to work as part of a team, in a flexible and co-operative manner, whilst also being self-motivated
• An effective communicator at all levels
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Be highly organised and have the ability to effectively time manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Have an excellent understanding of what makes outstanding careers provision
• Be available for results days in August and other key evening events such as Open Evening, Higher Education Evening, Options Evening etc
What we offer:
• Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other
• Paid Personal Day
• A highly organised, energetic and well equipped department where students flourish and are enthusiastic about the subject
• Cycle scheme
• Two week Autumn half term
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities
We value diversity and welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds. We are also committed to our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. St. Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.


• Ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude
• Capacity and enthusiasm for hard work
• Ability to work as part of a team, in a flexible and co-operative manner, whilst also being self-motivated
• An effective communicator at all levels
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Be highly organised and have the ability to effectively time manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Have an excellent understanding of what makes outstanding careers provision
• Be available for results days in August and other key evening events such as Open Evening, Higher Education Evening, Options Evening etc
  
  What we offer:
• Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other
• Paid Personal Day
• A highly organised, energetic and well equipped department where students flourish and are enthusiastic about the subject
• Cycle scheme
• Two week Autumn half term
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities