King Henry VIII Senior School - Careers Advisor

Summary

King Henry VIII School is seeking an outstanding Careers Adviser to lead and deliver a high-quality, forward-thinking careers programme. This is a pivotal role, supporting students across the school in navigating key transition points.

Detail

Careers Advisor - King Henry VIII Senior School

Required from September 2026- 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Term Time plus 2 weeks

Do you have the expertise, enthusiasm and commitment to inspire young people in making ambitious and informed decisions about their futures?

King Henry VIII School is seeking an outstanding Careers Adviser to lead and deliver a high-quality, forward-thinking careers programme. This is a pivotal role, supporting students across the school in navigating key transition points and helping them to realise their aspirations with confidence and clarity.

Working as part of the Coventry School Foundation, King Henry’s provides a forward thinking and contemporary education for girls and boys across the whole West Midlands region. Located within a stone’s throw of Coventry railway station, our community is diverse, inclusive and deeply committed to the wellbeing of every young person.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

· To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community

· To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders

· To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student

· To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

If this matches your values, then this is the perfect time to join our pastoral team. Pastoral care is considered a strength of the school at every level and is incredibly important to pupil wellbeing.

About the Role

The Careers Adviser plays a vital role in supporting students at all stages of their educational journey. You will deliver a comprehensive programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG), working closely with students, staff, parents and external partners, following the Gatsby Benchmarks.

In this role, you will:

· Provide engaging one-to-one careers guidance to students across the school, particularly in Years 11 and VI Form

· Support students in making informed choices at key transition points, including GCSE, A Level, university and alternative pathways

· Guide students through application processes, including UCAS, apprenticeships and employment opportunities

· Deliver careers education as part of the PSHE programme and contribute to wider enrichment opportunities

· Organise visits, events and partnerships with universities, employers and other external organisations, conferences and careers shows

· Maintain and develop strong links with industry and higher education providers

· Support the Sixth Form team in delivering high-quality UCAS and apprenticeship processes, including advising on current developments

· Provide tailored advice for students pursuing competitive pathways, including apprenticeships and specialist routes

· Raise awareness of careers provision through events such as parents’ evenings, assemblies and open events

· Track and analyse student destinations to inform strategic development of the careers programme

· Lead the ongoing development of the school’s careers provision, ensuring it reflects best practice and innovation

This is a varied and highly rewarding role, requiring energy, initiative and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

We offer:

· A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff

· A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision

· An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff

· A commitment to staff CPD and developing people professionally through mentoring and coaching, using both internal and external expertise

· A diverse benefits package including:

o Competitive salary

o Attractive pension scheme

o Free onsite parking

o Free Sport Centre membership

o Free lunches

o School fee discount

o Cycle to work scheme

What you can offer us:

· Excellent communication skills and professional curiosity

· Calmness, discretion and sound judgement

· The ability to build strong relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and external agencies

· Resilience, emotional intelligence and a genuine commitment to the welfare of young people

· Kindness, openness and a dedication to inclusive and anti‑racist practice

· A willingness to contribute positively to the wider life of the school

How to apply

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

Please let us know if you would like to come for an informal visit, prior or post to making an application.

We welcome applications from the independent and maintained sectors. The school operates its own generous and competitive pay scales and will offer a salary commensurate with experience and the nature of this role.

To apply, please complete all sections of the online application form via our recruitment portal, including the supporting statement and details of two referees. For further information, please contact, recruitment@csfoundation.org.uk

Early applications are encouraged.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview suitable candidates before the advertised closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications.

Closing date: Friday, 19th June 2026

Interviews: w/c 22nd June 2026