Careers Adviser Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone

Ref:KCC4523-14S
Posted:13/05/2013
Pay:Kent Range 8 £23,518 - £26,952 pa pro rata
Start Date:Jul 2013
App Close Date:03/06/2013 at 12:00
Interviews:Likely to be Friday, 7th June 2013

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CAREERS and HIGHER EDUCATION CO-ORDINATOR Full Time, 40 weeks per annum Salary: Kent Range 8 £23,518 - £26,952 per annum, pro rata

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative colleague to join our team of committed professionals. The post could suit someone with previous experience in secondary or higher education, careers information, or personnel. The core purpose of the post is to provide Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) as part of a whole school approach that raises the aspirations and outcomes for students by playing a major role in preparing them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life after school.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of over 1260 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 360. The post offers the opportunity to work with high ability young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and health care plan. The school was awarded the Investors in Careers (stage 3) kite mark last year and is keen to build upon the excellent practice that has been developed.

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted)

Full details and an application pack are available from the school’s website www.mggs.org Applicants should complete the KCC application form and email along with covering letter to the Headteacher’s PA. If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org

Closing date noon on Monday, 3rd June 2013.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Information about the school

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of the current edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education. For more information please see our Safeguarding Policy.

Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please see our GDPR and Data Protection Policy, Equality Policy, Child Protection Policy on our website.

MGGS is committed to ensure that we develop a safe culture and that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our learners and staff. MGGS will follow relevant guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part Three, ‘Safer Recruitment’) and from The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see the Guidance on Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.

The post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)). It is not, therefore, in any way contrary to the Act to reveal any information concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as “spent” in relation to the applicant’s suitability for employment. Any such information will be kept in strict confidence and only used in consideration of the suitability of the applicant for such a position where such an exemption is appropriate.

Job Contact Information

Name:Michelle Starns
Address:Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF
Telephone: 01622 752103
Email: mstarns@mggs.org

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