KS4 Progress & Careers Advisor
Term Time Only
Grade 6 SCP 12-18 Actual Starting Salary Grade 6 £24,241 (FTE Salary £28,598 – £31,537)
(Grade 7 (FTE Salary 32,061 – £34,434) for Careers role at 0.4 considered for individuals holding a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance and Development)
Grade 6/7 Starting Salary £25,431.69
About this Role
Crofton Academy is seeking to appoint a motivated and pupil focused Key Stage 4 Progress and Careers Advisor to join our mentoring team on a full time basis. The role will be split as 2 days focussing on Careers and 3 days as KS4 Progress Mentor.
This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring individual with strong communication skills to play a vital role in supporting our pupils to achieve their best outcomes and further their education.
The successful candidate will:
- Ensure that target pupils receive relevant mentoring and interventions to achieve their aims.
- Develop strong partnerships with external agencies and stakeholders, including local and regional colleges, employers and careers organisations.
- Be able to advise and guide pupils on the next steps for their education.
- Have strong communication skills with the ability to work on your own initiative.
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
- Have a methodical and consistent approach to the organisation of the workload.
You will be/have:
- A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Able to encourage and motivate others.
- Flexible and hardworking with a desire to learn.
- Have an ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Are committed to the vision and values of Crofton Academy/Castleford Trust.
Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 9th June 2026
Shortlisting and Interviews: Shortlisting will take place following the closing date, with interview dates to be confirmed following.
References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.
School Visits & Informal Discussions: We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school, or to contact if you have any questions regarding the position.
Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.
Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,598.00-£34,434.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free fitness classes
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
