Careers Advisor

We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and student-focused Careers Advisor to join us here at Smith’s Wood Academy. You will play a vital role in supporting students aged 11–16 to make informed decisions about their future education, training and career pathways. In this role, you will provide professional, impartial careers guidance, helping students understand the wide range of opportunities available to them after Year 11. Working closely with school leaders, staff, parents, employers and education providers, you will contribute to a high-quality careers programme that inspires ambition, raises aspirations and supports positive destinations for all students. Key responsibilities include: Delivering professional, impartial and confidential one-to-one careers guidance interviews with students and, where appropriate, their parents/carers Supporting students to explore their strengths, interests and aspirations, enabling them to make informed choices about their futures About us Please click here to view a video from the Principal with further information about the Academy. Our recent Ofsted inspection shows we have improved in all areas. Leadership, attendance and behaviour, inclusion, personal development and wellbeing were all graded ‘expected standard’, and we are committed to building on this success. The Ofsted visit in January 2026 found that Smith's Wood Academy is the most improved school in England – after a dramatic and fast-paced turnaround. Key points from the report included that: "Staff know that their wellbeing and professional development matters deeply to leaders: They value the training that they receive and the opportunities that they have to pursue leadership qualifications. Leaders have ensured that staff and pupils benefit from a happy and collaborative place to learn and work." "Pupils' increasingly positive behaviour reflects the high expectations that leaders have of them." "Pupils are calm and happy around the school. The school is a