Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Careers Manager to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £29,642 - £36,363 per annum (Grade 9 SCP 19 - SCP 25)
This job is Full Time - Term time plus 2 weeks to be worked during the school holidays.
It is offered on a Permanent basis
Approximate start date 01/09/2026.
We are seeking a dynamic, highly organised, and motivated Careers Manager to deliver and coordinate, exceptional careers guidance across our school
The role reports to the Careers and Destinations Lead and the Senior Leadership Team. Together they work to deliver and coordinate all careers advice to ensure that the school meets and exceeds the Gatsby Benchmarks. This role is also responsible for co-ordinating Work Experience placement for students in Years 9–11 and the Sixth Form.
The role is dedicated to increasing student employability and opportunities through a dynamic curriculum, specifically aiming to support the reduction of students who are Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET).
We are looking for someone who:
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is motivated to support the raising of student aspirations
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has excellent organisational and communication skills
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Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and good time and priorities management
You will have a real interest in supporting students’ outcomes and destinations.
Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has previous experience of:
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Working with young people, providing careers IAG and work experience access support
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Planning, promoting and delivering events
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Administration and data management
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Arbor MIS Data system
A relevant qualification in Careers Guidance & Development is desirable; however, we are also keen to hear from candidates who are currently working toward this qualification
Working days are Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm - this may be subject to change according to business needs and could include attendance at relevant school events.
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the our recruitment team by emailing [email protected] or calling 01202 885233
Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.
About our School
Queen Elizabeth’s School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.
There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.
Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.queenelizabeths.com/
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
free onsite parking
access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
