Careers Advisor and Enrichment Officer

Careers Advisor and Enrichment Officer

Abbey Grange CofE Academy

Nature of Contract	Permanent, term time only, 38 weeks per year plus 5 days (39 weeks)
FTE Salary	SO1, SCP 23 - 25, £35,570 to £37,563 per annum, pro rata
Actual Salary	£30,730 to £32,452, based on 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Working Hours	Full time, 37 per week

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• Act as the school’s Career Leader, taking the lead role in developing careers provision and ensuring that the school meets its statutory requirement.
• Make a significant contribution to building an outstanding learning and development experience for students.
• Please note that a Level 6 Careers Guidance and Development qualification is desirable; however, we also welcome applications from candidates holding a Level 4 Careers Information and Advice (CIAG) qualification who are willing to work towards Level 6 accreditation.

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hard-working individual
• A team-player who can develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Use of onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

How to apply:

Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Abbey Grange Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk.

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Natalie Hirst on nhirst@abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am on 2 November 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.