Careers Adviser

Careers Adviser Location: Surbiton High School Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Permanent, Part-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 37.5 hours per week, 36 weeks of the year Salary: FTE £28,645 – £32,575 (£22,816 – £25,947 actual salary) Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their future ambitions? Surbiton High School is seeking a dedicated and organised Careers Adviser to join our Careers and Guidance Department and help deliver an outstanding careers programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping students’ futures, with a particular focus on the Surbiton Skills Curriculum and Key Stage 3 careers provision. You will work closely with colleagues to provide high-quality careers education, guidance, and support across the School. What you’ll do: • Deliver careers guidance interviews to students in Years 9, 11 and 12, providing tailored support and advice • Support the planning and delivery of the Careers Programme, ensuring alignment with Gatsby Benchmarks and United Learning requirements • Manage and update careers systems (e.g. Morrisby, iSAMs, CPOMS) and maintain accurate records • Assist with careers events, trips, and activities, including occasional out-of-hours support • Provide administrative support for key programmes such as Work Experience, Morrisby testing, and Activity Week • Maintain and develop the Careers Library and resources, including labour market information • Support targeted groups of students, including those with SEN or EHCPs • Contribute to the development of the Key Stage 3 careers provision What we’re looking for: • Experience in careers guidance, education, or work experience coordination (desirable) • A qualification in Careers Guidance (or willingness to work towards one) • Strong organisational, administrative, and IT skills • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships • A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a tea