Careers Lead Co-ordinator

Careers Lead Co-ordinator Grade: Grade: H6 Scale point range: points 14-19 Salary Range: £29,540-£32,061 (FTE) Pro rata based on the number of weeks worked Hours / weeks: 32.5 hours / week, term time only plus INSET (39 weeks) Start date: ASAP Reports to: Senior Leadership Team Westfield Academy is seeking a dynamic and driven Careers Lead coordinator to shape and lead our whole-school careers programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher looking to move beyond the classroom or for an experienced careers professional passionate about student futures. As the Careers Lead coordinator, you will be central in delivering our vision that every student leaves Westfield Academy equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in further education, training, or employment. You will be the strategic lead for careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG), ensuring alignment with the Gatsby Benchmarks, the Baker Clause, and DfE statutory guidance. Main responsibilitiesDevelop and implement a coherent and progressive careers strategy across all year groups. Coordinate meaningful encounters with employers, post-16/18 providers, and alumni. Manage work experience, career fairs, guest speaker events, and enterprise initiatives. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the careers programme using Compass+ or equivalent tools. Support and train form tutors and subject leaders to embed careers across the curriculum. Track student destinations and reduce NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) figures. Maintain effective partnerships with external stakeholders including the Careers & Enterprise Company, LEPs, colleges, apprenticeship providers, and universities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and national labour market information. OtherSupport and foster the aims of the Academy. Make themselves familiar with the contents of the Staff Handbook, the Academy’s aims and policies and endeavour to follow these closely. Carry ou