Careers Lead & Work Experience Facilitator

Careers Lead & Work Experience Facilitator

Start date: November 2026

Salary: Full Time Equivalent £29,500 / Actual £26,759

Hours: 37.5per week, 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday

Contract type: Permanent

Term time plus: 38 school weeks plus training days and two weeks flexible/holiday working

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to join us as our Careers Lead & Work Experience Facilitator this is a key role at Cornerstone, with responsibility for leading the Academy’s careers education, information, advice & guidance programme in liaison with our independent careers adviser and organising and facilitating all aspects of Year 10 Work Experience. This role has a high level of autonomy so would suit a candidate with a proactive and flexible approach and a passion for student progression and outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Outstanding organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• An aptitude for delivering presentations to groups
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines

Previous education experience or industry linked careers experience would be an desirable but not an essential as training and support will be provided.

Visitors to The Cornerstone Academy frequently comment on how distinctive, pioneering and caring the school is - an environment that is transformative for both students and staff. We are incredibly proud of our team and all we achieve together.

Closing date: Monday 2nd November - noon

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th November

Please be available for interview on the date detailed above; you will be advised by close of play on Monday 2nd November if you have been successfully shortlisted.

Please note we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Please note we do not accept CV’s

What we offer:

• Collaboration with a professional and supportive staff team - teaching and support
• Access to our health care cash plan and rewards scheme after six months service
• Employee exclusive benefits through our EAP including access to discounted gym memberships, car leasing and Cycle2work schemes
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• Up to 9 INSET days per year
• Location close to transport links and beaches in Poole

For further information about this exciting opportunity and to apply please visit TCA website

Vacancies | The Cornerstone Academy

or United Learning Careers website http://unitedlearning.org.uk/A-Career-In-Our-Group/Vacancies

Please contact Samantha Arnold on 01202 676789 or arnolds@cornerstoneacademy.org.uk if you have any enquiries regarding this post or would like to visit the academy.

This school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure