Job description
Apprentice Careers Advisor
Join Astrea and make a real difference in shaping futures!
Salary: £17,961.66 pro rata
Interviews: ASAP
30hrs per week - Term Time only
Start your career while helping others find theirs!
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Apprentice Careers Advisor to join our team at Longsands Academy, part of the Astrea Academy Trust in Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people in shaping their futures while gaining a nationally recognised degree-level apprenticeship and valuable experience in education and guidance.
About Longsands Academy
Longsands Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school committed to helping every student climb their own mountain to success. As part of the Astrea Academy Trust, we share a strong ethos of aspiration, collaboration, and excellence across our family of schools. You’ll be joining a supportive environment where professional development and growth are at the heart of what we do.
What You’ll Do
- Work alongside experienced careers professionals to deliver high-quality guidance and support.
- Maintain relationships with employers, universities, training providers and apprenticeship programmes.
- Work closely with colleagues across the trust to ensure every student receives high-quality careers education, information and advice.
- Attend events such as options evenings, open evenings and results day to support students and families.
- Help organise careers events, employer engagement activities, workshops and work experience.
- Support individual students with applications, CVs, and next steps for education, training, or employment.
- Travel to other Astrea schools in Cambridgeshire as part of your development programme.
What We’re Looking For
- Enthusiasm for supporting young people and making a positive impact.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn.
- Commitment to completing a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification.
What We Offer
- Salary: Pro rata salary £17,391.08
- Location: Longsands Academy, Cambridgeshire (with travel to other Astrea schools).
- Training: Fully funded apprenticeship pathway leading to a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
- Support: Mentored by Careers Leader.
- Growth: A launchpad into careers, education, and guidance roles.
Ready to help others climb their mountain — while climbing your own?
Apply now and start your journey with Astrea Academy Trust.
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is 20th September, we may close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate. Apply early so you don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Flexible Interview Dates:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window. Apply today to avoid disappointment and become a part of our mission to create a positive impact!
Ready to Apply?
If you are looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference to young people's futures, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help ensure every scholar leaves school with the knowledge, confidence and ambition to succeed.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Longsands Academy
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,554
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,448
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20.1:1
- Academy trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ
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- Salary
- £24,698.58 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary £17,961.66
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 2 September 2026
- Closing date
- 20 September 2026
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