Careers Lead

Sutherland House School is a non-maintained specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19. The school prides itself on creating personalised learning opportunities with a vision for reaching potential for each individual pupil. We offer small class groups, favourable staffing levels and excellent opportunities for training and professional development. The school has an Ofsted rating of Good.

We are seeking a committed Careers Leader, who seeks to work as part of a supportive staff team. They will have a passion for improving the lives for autistic pupils and their families and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. You will need to hold the relevant qualifications to deliver Careers and Guidance Advice in school.

Previous experience of ASC, SLD, PMLD, SEMH or teaching in an additional needs’ environment is desirable. However, full training and support will be given.

 Main purpose 

The careers leader will take lead responsibility and accountability for the delivery of our school’s programme of careers advice and guidance.

 Duties and responsibilities 

Leadership 

• Lead the careers team, including teachers, administrators, external partners, and any other staff members who deliver careers guidance
• Prepare and implement a careers guidance development plan
• Review and evaluate careers guidance and provide information for school improvement planning, Ofsted, and other purposes

 Management 

• Plan the programme of activity in careers guidance
• Brief and support staff members involved in careers guidance or who provide initial careers information

Co-ordination 

• Manage the careers section of the school website, ensuring that information is accurate and up to date
• Work with the senior leadership team to deliver our school’s careers programme
• Manage the provision of career and labour market information

Networking 

• Establish and develop links with further education colleges, apprenticeship providers, technical colleges and universities
• Establish and develop links with employers and work experience providers
• Work with external organisations and external careers guidance services where appropriate

Safeguarding 

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Prevent duty guidance) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Work with the designated safeguarding lead to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships.

What we offer:

• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Paid job-related qualifications during employment
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer a friend scheme worth £500
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview – just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form.

Either way don’t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.

Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you’re a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, this cost will be met by Autism East Midlands. The successful applicant will need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a current cost of £13 per year

We require evidence to show your Right to Work in the UK (if applicable).