Careers Advisor - Full-time

New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6912-601S
• Posted:11/04/2025
• Pay:FST Grade F.£21,794-£22,879 (£25,227-£26,483 FTE)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:21/05/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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Build your career. Shape their future. Join us.

New Line Learning Academy, a thriving secondary school and part of the dynamic Future Schools Trust, is seeking a dedicated Careers Advisor to support and inspire our students aged 11–16 in navigating their futures with confidence.  This role is Monday- Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-15:30, term time only plus 1 week (39 weeks) 

We are proud to be a forward-thinking, inclusive community that values academic excellence, wellbeing, and ambition. Our students are nurtured to believe and achieve, empowered by custom built facilities and a passionate team of staff.

About the Role

As our Careers Advisor, you will:

• Lead the delivery of our Careers, Work Related Learning, and Enterprise provision.
• Support students in exploring post-16 pathways, working with both internal staff and external organisations.
• Help pupils make informed decisions about their future through tailored guidance and engaging events.
• Maintain accurate records of student destinations and play a key role in building an alumni network.
• Be a central figure in shaping our careers strategy to meet national framework standards.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting young people in achieving their goals.
• Knowledgeable about careers guidance and local labour markets.
• Highly organised with strong communication skills.
• Experienced in delivering careers programmes and events.

A careers guidance qualification and experience working with young people in an educational setting are highly desirable.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs. If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

New Line Learning Academy is a ‘Good’ school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

We are one of the select few schools in the local area eligible for the government’s Levelling Up Premium Payments scheme for teachers. This fantastic opportunity allows successful, eligible candidates who specialize in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Computing to claim a premium payment of up to £2,000 for each academic year they work during 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026.

In addition, eligible teachers can also claim a targeted retention payment of up to £4,000 at New Line Learning Academy. These financial incentives provide an exceptional opportunity to further support and reward your commitment to education while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 743 286
• Email: hr@futureschoolstrust.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Ofsted Report
• Prospectus
• Candidate Pack