Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organised, creative and student-centered Careers and Communication Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping both the future pathways of our students and the public profile of our school. This is a unique and influential post that combines strategic leadership of Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) with responsibility for school communications and marketing. The successful candidate will ensure all students receive high quality, impartial careers guidance while also leading professional, engaging and values-driven communication with families, partners and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

Careers and CEIAG

• Lead and develop a whole-school careers strategy aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance
• Provide one-to-one impartial guidance for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students and support post-16 and post-18 progression
• Lead work experience programmes in Year 10 and Year 12
• Build strong relationships with employers, FE/HE providers and training organisations
• Coordinate careers events, employer encounters, assemblies and parent sessions
• Track destinations and support young people at risk of becoming NEET

Communications and Marketing

• Lead the school's communications and marketing strategy across all platforms
• Produce the school communication publications, maintain the website and manage social-media channels
• Create high-quality digital and printed materials including prospectuses, options booklets and transition resources
• Support student recruitment for Year 7 and Sixth Form and strengthen the school's public profile
• Ensure communications are accurate, inclusive, engaging and fully compliant with safeguarding and GDPR

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Have (or be willing to work towards) a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification
• Have experience delivering or supporting careers guidance for young people
• Demonstrate strong written, verbal and digital communication skills
• Be confident working with students, families, staff and external partners
• Be highly organised, creative and detail focused
• Show a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and raising aspirations

Experience in marketing, media, design or employer engagement is desirable but not essential.

About the Trust

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] currently has 11 schools and educates over 7,000 young people in and around North Yorkshire. Our learners are at the heart of everything we do. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we work together to ensure all learners and staff have the chance to reach their potential. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Applications via agencies will not be considered. Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Mr K Broom, Headteacher (via his PA, Louise Bramley) on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Safeguarding Commitment

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including enhanced DBS checks.

Further Information

Visas cannot be sponsored. The candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.