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Wymondham College SET JD - Careers Leader – January 2022
The qualifications and previous experience required for the Careers Leader are:
• Level 3 qualification in either Mathematics or English or equivalent;
• Experience working in an educational setting;
• Experience of or a willingness to carry out research and maintain a current knowledge of
CEIAG.
The qualifications and previous experience desired for the Careers Leader are:
• A degree level qualification in any subject;
• An appropriate qualification in CIEAG;
• Experience in CEIAG in a 11-18 educational setting.
JOB SPECIFICATION
General Responsibilities
The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for
Staff and Volunteers.
Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post-holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and
documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and
accurately.
The post-holder shall participate in the College’s programme of Performance Management and
Continuing Professional Development.
A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to
undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.
Specific Responsibilities
• Advise SLT on policy, strategy and resources for career guidance including the use of
Gatsby benchmarks;
• Research and writing of the College CEIAG policy and strategy;
• Work with Head of PSHE to produce careers curriculum timetabling for Years 7 – 11;
• Assist Head of PSHE with lesson planning;
• Obtain feedback and evaluate the careers programme and student activity;
• Ensure College meets statutory requirements and keep up to date with new legislation,
Ofsted requirements, best practice and resources;
• Keep up dated with FE courses, careers opportunities, apprenticeships, higher education
courses etc;
• Set up and run Futures Twitter account and LinkedIn profile;
• Work with external providers who may provide elements of our CEIAG provision;
• Participate in the College programme of Performance Management and Continuing
Professional Development;
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as the line manager may reasonably require.