Careers Manager
Back to VacanciesType of Position:Careers Manager
Subject:Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance
Salary:£34,070 per annum (£29,795 actual salary based on term time +1 week inset)
Start Date:September 2025
Closing Date:
Monday 30th June 2025
Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and inspiring Careers Manager to join our team and lead the strategic delivery of our careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme across the secondary school. At Westminster Academy, 'Education is success' and this encompasses education outside of the classroom...
About the role
As Careers Manager, you will be responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive, engaging and impactful careers programme that supports all our students from Year 7 to Year 13. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape students' futures by providing expert guidance on a wide range of pathways, including:
- UCAS and Post-18 applications
- Apprenticeships and technical routes
- Employment and work-based opportunities
- Career fairs, employer engagement, and workplace experiences
- 1:1 personalised careers advice and guidance
You’ll work closely with students, staff, parents, employers, and external partners to progress our vibrant and forward-thinking careers culture at Westminster Academy, in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks and Baker Clause requirements.
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Passionate about helping young people realise their potential.
- Knowledgeable about the full spectrum of post-16 and post-18 progression routes.
- Experienced in delivering high-quality careers guidance in a school or similar setting.
- Skilled at building partnerships with employers, higher education providers, and training organisations.
- Organised, proactive, and an excellent communicator.
- Level 6 or above in Careers Guidance (or willingness to work towards it) is highly desirable.
Why join Westminster Academy?
- A diverse and ambitious student community in the heart of London.
- An innovative and supportive staff team.
- Strong values-driven culture and leadership.
- Real opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ life chances.
Westminster Academy offers a welcoming environment where your professional development will be supported, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a lead role in shaping the careers and future achievements of our students during their time at WA, working alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience.
Working arrangements and how to apply:
Whilst the advert formally closes on 30th June, we will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to appoint earlier than the closing date.
- The working basis for this position is Term Time + 1 week inset (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week).
- This is an office-based role and will include school-wide activities and meetings.
- Please find the job description and application form (parts 1 and 2) available to download below.
- Please send your completed application form to: hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk.
- CVs are not accepted.
Westminster Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check amongst other pre-employment checks