Director of Careers

Start date: January 2025 or sooner if possible

Hours: 38.5 hours

Salary: £38,000-£42,000 p.a. dependent on experience

Please note this is not a term time only post

• Do you want to work in a school that puts its children at the heart of everything it does, making a difference to their lives every day?
• Do you want to work in a forward-thinking school with a progressive outlook on research-based practice?
• Do you want to work in a dynamic school that provides exceptional professional development opportunities for all staff?
• Do you want to work in a well-equipped school that has premier facilities and learning environments?
• Do you want to work in an ambitious school that nurtures excellent talent, and is part of a trust with many opportunities for progression?

Sandwell Academy could be for you

Sandwell Academy is one of the top performing schools in the region. Every year over a thousand students apply to join the Academy in Year 7, while year on year our sixth form is heavily oversubscribed.  We place a real emphasis on developing the whole child, with outstanding enrichment and extracurricular opportunities providing a broad experience for our students.

We are an Academy where the culture of celebrating success in all its forms is at the heart of what we do.  Giving the best possible education to our students is our core purpose, and developing our highly talented staff is the way that we do this.

The Role

Careers perform a pivotal role in supporting our students to secure the best destinations possible, and to become informed about and equipped for the world of work. We require a dynamic and creative Director of Careers to thrive in this role

The following knowledge and attributes are required:

• The ability to build rapport with colleagues and young people
• An in-depth knowledge of the UCAS process
• Awareness of the processes and relevant legislation around work experience
• Some experience of line management
• Ability to build networks and engage with stakeholders and external colleagues to secure opportunities for young people
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Please see the attached Job Description for further information.

Salary & Benefits

• Salaries are competitive
• Successful candidates are eligible for performance related pay linked to Academy policy in addition to their salary.
• Staff enjoy working in state of the art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.
• Up to 10 days per year are allocated for professional development.
• A modern fitness centre is available for staff use free of charge.

Sandwell Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on the Academy’s application form will be considered.