The Opportunity
Haberdashers’ Monmouth School seeks to appoint an experienced and enterprising careers professional to co-ordinate the delivery of our innovative Futures Programme.
The responsibilities of the role include developing the School’s involvement with the Aspire Programme of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers which is partly funding the role. The Aspire project matches Sixth Form students with a professional mentor and offers one-to-one mentoring sessions. The programme aims to enhance personal development, foster confidence, and develop essential skills necessary for future success.
The Head of Futures will report directly to the Assistant Head (Director of Sixth Form and Futures) and work closely with other colleagues at Haberdashers’ Monmouth School, other Haberdashers’ schools and at the Haberdashers’ Company.
About Haberdashers' Monmouth School
A co-educational day and boarding school inspiring tomorrow’s innovative thinkers, stretching brilliant minds and nurturing individuals from age 3 to 18 and beyond. Steeped in over 400 years of history, Haberdashers’ Monmouth School is a UK leading independent school that excels from the heart of the Wye Valley, welcoming students from across the globe into its vibrant, global community.
Our values of Respect, Resilience, Kindness, Integrity, and Creativity guide our inclusive community where students build strong interpersonal skills and embrace challenges with enthusiasm. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment with our own competitive salary scale.
Haberdashers’ Monmouth School is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds in line with our equal opportunities and safer recruitment practices.
Key Responsibilities
· Implement, review and update, the Schools’ careers education and guidance programme (known as the Futures programme) in line with the School’s strategic plan
· Manage the Aspire Mentoring Programme for the School, including student recruitment and engagement in the programme and recruiting mentors from various sectors, including industry professionals
· Work with the Marketing and Communications Team to develop the Futures brand, design content and devise creative methods of engaging stakeholders
· Work closely with school leaders to embed the Futures programme and ensure the integration with the support for Higher Educations choices and the UCAS programme.
· Lead relevant publicity, marketing and events to support the Futures programme and the Aspire programme.
The Futures Programme
Future Readiness is a defining feature of the Haberdashers’ Monmouth School experience, equipping every student with the skills, mindset, and experience to thrive in a changing world. Whatever the ambition, applying to Oxbridge or Russell Group universities, pursuing competitive degree apprenticeships, entering the creative industries, or studying overseas, we will support students every step of the way. But we go further. Our commitment is to equip students to thrive in a dynamic and competitive employment landscape.
As students progress through the school, they will be encouraged to look beyond the taught curriculum to support their wider interests and learning. To truly stand out, students will be supported to go further and explore wider academic opportunities.
The School has recently launched a new “Futures Backpack” programme which runs through from Nursery to Sixth Form, supporting students throughout every phase of school life, helping them build, track, and develop essential skills. It empowers them to identify areas for growth and make the most of the wide range of opportunities available, ensuring they are equipped to thrive in the future.
Working with Heads of Year, and other senior staff, the Head of Futures will be responsible for ensuring that the programme is followed up and that pupils are deriving the maximum benefit from the new approach.
Candidate Requirements
The Head of Futures will be self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and a determination to work with colleagues and other partners to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils. They will already have a track-record of success in a relevant field for example teaching or careers guidance. This is not a teaching role and terms and conditions for the person appointed will be as a member of the support staff. Ideally, they will have a Level 6 qualification in careers guidance or be willing to achieve a qualification at that level.
The ability to motivate young people with integrity, passion and commitment is a non-negotiable requirement for this role.
Further details and Application
For further details and to download an application form, please visit the Haberdashers' Monmouth School website or contact us directly.
Please submit your completed application form via email.
Application Deadline: 9am, Monday 15th June 2026.
We reserve the right to interview candidates and appoint prior to the closing date and encourage early applications.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £39,605.00-£45,864.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
